How far is Pooler, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Pooler, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149 miles (239.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pooler and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pooler and Valdosta.
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Start on US Highway 80 East
160 m · 20 sec · US Highway 80 East
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Turn left onto Rogers Street
119 m · 18 sec · Rogers Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 80 East
3245 ft · 1 min · US Highway 80 East
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Brunswick
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
58.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 99
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99
65 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road
29 m · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Grants Ferry Road
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Turn slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Screven Avenue
1945 ft · 43 sec · Screven Avenue
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Turn right onto Jenkins Street
153 m · 10 sec · Jenkins Street
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Continue on Francis Street
1541 ft · 45 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on Wadley Road
835 ft · 27 sec · Wadley Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
54 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
656 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Ashley Street
773 ft · 28 sec · North Ashley Street
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
156 m · 25 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto North Patterson Street
109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 2 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 Pooler and Valdosta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
58.3 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pooler and Mostly Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pooler to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Nahunta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Pooler and 89.9 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149 miles (239.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pooler and Mostly Sunny near Valdosta.
Stop Ideas Near Nahunta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nahunta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pooler and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 149 mi (239.8 km).
#1 Pooler
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,022 |
| Coordinates | 32.1154800, -81.2470600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.96 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
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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