How far is Martinez, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Martinez, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.61 mi
04h 27m
Flight
198.37 mi
319.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.37 mi
Kilometers
319.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.61 mi
Kilometers
371.13 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Sat, Nov 7, 3:28 AM EST
Return by in Martinez
Sat, Nov 7, 7:55 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinez
2026-11-06T23:01
Arrive Valdosta
Sat, Nov 7, 3:28 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinez
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Alston
GA

Town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

From Martinez
109.9 mi
02h 13m
To Valdosta
120.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverwatch Parkway

    142 m · 11 sec · Riverwatch Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baston Road

    603 ft · 23 sec · Baston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lovers Lane

    1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    38.8 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1950 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez

    42 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nunez Road

    24.1 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    136 m · 9 sec · Montgomery Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    94 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 1st Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Douglas Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Broxton Road

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Broxton Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue

    13.6 mi · 20 min · South Peterson Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Valdosta Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Lakeland Highway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Ashley Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Ashley Street

  38. 38

    Continue on East Magnolia Street

    145 m · 24 sec · East Magnolia Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Patterson Street

    109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
41 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lovers Lane
39.1 mi · 17%
Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 10%
Peach Orchard Road
21.1 mi · 9%
1st Street
18.8 mi · 8%
Broxton Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lovers Lane

Exit the roundabout

38.8 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
198.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alston
02h 13m from Martinez
Leave By
8:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Martinez and Chance Rain Showers near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Martinez and 120.7 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martinez and Chance Rain Showers near Valdosta.

Stop Ideas Near Alston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jesup

77 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinez and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 198.37 mi (319.25 km).

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#1 Martinez

Martinez is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5173600, -82.0756700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: River Watch Parkway (-82.075751, 33.517236)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.8 L · about $28.83
Round trip
$57.66
16.28 gal · 61.6 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $28.83 $57.66
Mid-grade $4.04 $32.87 $65.74
Premium $4.48 $36.45 $72.90
Diesel $5.66 $46.07 $92.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinez and Valdosta. The current time is 23:01:01.

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.