How far is Saint Simons Island, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Saint Simons Island, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Simons Island and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simons Island and Valdosta.
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Start on 8th Street
42 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Bruce Drive
1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive
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Turn right onto 1st Street
110 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway
19 m · 2 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
2169 ft · 60 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demere Road
16 m · 1 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road
61 m · 4 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Keep slight right
1046 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
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Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
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Turn left onto Glynn Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Glynn Avenue
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Continue on Sidney Lanier Bridge
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sidney Lanier Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Georgia Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
19.6 mi · 26 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 Saint Simons Island and Valdosta.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Simons Island 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 Saint Simons Island to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 64.4 miles from Saint Simons Island and 65.1 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Simons Island and Chance Rain Showers near Valdosta.
Stop Ideas Near Waycross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Blackshear City Hall
Waycross Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waycross.
Jesup
Jacksonville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Simons Island and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 115.28 mi (185.52 km).
#1 Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1505100, -81.3695400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.54 | $16.19 | $32.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $18.45 | $36.91 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $20.46 | $40.93 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
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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