How far is Hinesville, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Hinesville, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.92 mi
02h 32m
Flight
121.59 mi
195.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.59 mi
Kilometers
195.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.92 mi
Kilometers
205.86 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Tue, Jun 2, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hinesville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinesville
2026-06-02T07:02
Arrive Valdosta
Tue, Jun 2, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinesville
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
Waycross
GA

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

From Hinesville
63.8 mi
01h 16m
To Valdosta
64.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1118 ft · 37 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Highway

    13.1 mi · 20 min · West Oglethorpe Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US-84

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84

  6. 6

    Continue on US 84

    3241 ft · 43 sec · US 84

  7. 7

    Continue on US-84

    2 mi · 2 min · US-84

  8. 8

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North 1st Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Waycross Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3171 ft · 51 sec · South 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on J. L. Tyre Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · J. L. Tyre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    18 mi · 25 min · Waycross Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2809 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Francis Street

    1541 ft · 45 sec · Francis Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Nicholls Street

    1026 ft · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Glenmore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Wadley Road

    835 ft · 27 sec · Wadley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    54 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 30 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    656 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Ashley Street

    773 ft · 28 sec · North Ashley Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Magnolia Street

    156 m · 25 sec · East Magnolia Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Patterson Street

    109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
41.6 mi · 32%
Waycross Highway
33 mi · 26%
West Oglethorpe Highway
13.1 mi · 10%
US-84
5.25 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
4.45 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

22.4 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waycross
01h 16m from Hinesville
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hinesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Waycross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Hinesville and 64.1 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hinesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.

Stop Ideas Near Waycross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waycross and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Waycross Utility Billing Department

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company,Park
Blackshear City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Blackshear City Hall

Blackshear , GA
318 Taylor St, Blackshear, GA 31516
Rating 4.2/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Waycross Public Works

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Paving contractor

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waycross.

RAIL

Jesup

63 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

112 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinesville and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 121.59 mi (195.68 km).

Hinesville

#1 Hinesville

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

Population34,085
Coordinates31.8468800, -81.5959500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.595986, 31.846885)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.73
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.86 $35.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.78 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.62 $25.36 $50.73

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinesville and Valdosta. The current time is 07:02:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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