How far is Hawkinsville, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Hawkinsville, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.02 mi
01h 55m
Flight
100.85 mi
162.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.85 mi
Kilometers
162.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.02 mi
Kilometers
194.77 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hawkinsville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawkinsville
2026-10-15T12:45
Arrive Valdosta
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawkinsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sycamore
GA

City in Turner County, Georgia, United States

From Hawkinsville
58.9 mi
00h 57m
To Valdosta
62.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawkinsville and Valdosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawkinsville and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    95 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Progress Avenue

    55 m · 6 sec · Progress Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Warren Street

    827 ft · 26 sec · Warren Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    60 m · 8 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    85 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawkinsville and Valdosta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
85.4 mi · 71%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 13%
Cordele Highway
9.36 mi · 8%
Vienna Highway
3.03 mi · 3%
West Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
McCormick Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight left

85 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sycamore
00h 57m from Hawkinsville
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hawkinsville and Sunny near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawkinsville to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 58.9 miles from Hawkinsville and 62.1 miles from Valdosta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawkinsville and Sunny near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawkinsville and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 100.85 mi (162.3 km).

Hawkinsville

#1 Hawkinsville

City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States

Population5,324
Coordinates32.2837700, -83.4721200
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.472142, 32.283742)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.16
Round trip
$32.32
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.16 $32.32
Mid-grade $4.27 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.70 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.75 $24.53 $49.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawkinsville and Valdosta. The current time is 12:45:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.