How far is Scottsboro, AL from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Valdosta, GA is about 368.3 miles (592.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsboro and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsboro and Valdosta.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Willow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Bynum Street
91 m · 9 sec · Bynum Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left
21.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
701 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp right
77 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rome Boulevard
2818 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
157 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2174 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Toombs Street
68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
138 m · 20 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 Scottsboro and Valdosta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Scottsboro to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 368.3 miles (592.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Scottsboro and 184 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.23 one way or $98.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsboro and Valdosta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg
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 Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 309.74 mi (498.48 km).
#1 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $3.79 | $49.23 | $98.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.37 | $110.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.13 | $120.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.40 | $140.79 |
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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