How far is Statesboro, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Statesboro, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Statesboro and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Statesboro and Valdosta.
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Start on East Main Street
24 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
33.3 mi · 49 min
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Turn right onto East Hencart Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Hencart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
115 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
82 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast
17.7 mi · 26 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast
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Turn right
1 km · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2809 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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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 Statesboro and Valdosta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue straight
33.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Clear leaving Statesboro and Partly Cloudy near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Statesboro to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Statesboro and 81.4 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Statesboro and Partly Cloudy near Valdosta.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
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 Patterson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Statesboro and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 142.17 mi (228.8 km).
#1 Statesboro
County seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,204 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487900, -81.7831700 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.23 | $64.45 |
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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