How far is Fort Valley, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Fort Valley, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Turner County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Valley and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Valley and Valdosta.
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Start on West Main Street
969 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 South: Valdosta
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Toombs Street
68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Valley and Valdosta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fort Valley and Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Valley to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Fort Valley and 67.4 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Valley and Sunny near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Valley and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 124.11 mi (199.74 km).
#1 Fort Valley
County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,981 |
| Coordinates | 32.5537600, -83.8874100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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