How far is Powder Springs, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Powder Springs, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.37 mi
03h 56m
Flight
224.56 mi
361.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.56 mi
Kilometers
361.39 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.37 mi
Kilometers
401.33 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Tue, Jun 2, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Powder Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powder Springs
2026-06-02T07:02
Arrive Valdosta
Tue, Jun 2, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powder Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Powder Springs
124.5 mi
01h 58m
To Valdosta
124.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Powder Springs and Valdosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on Marietta Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Marietta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Road

    578 ft · 16 sec · Lewis Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oglesby Road

    619 ft · 19 sec · Oglesby Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto C H James Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · C H James Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powder Springs 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 56%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 5%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 1%
C H James Parkway
3.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

140 mi · 02h 30m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 58m from Powder Springs
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Powder Springs and 124.8 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Powder Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powder Springs and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 224.56 mi (361.39 km).

Powder Springs

#1 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta Street (-84.68382, 33.859561)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $34.86
Round trip
$69.71
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.86 $69.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.98 $77.95
Premium $4.78 $42.05 $84.09
Diesel $5.62 $49.49 $98.98

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 Powder Springs and Valdosta. The current time is 07:02:27.

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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.