How far is Stone Mountain, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Stone Mountain, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.34 mi
03h 32m
Flight
212.01 mi
341.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.01 mi
Kilometers
341.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.34 mi
Kilometers
386.79 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Thu, Nov 12, 7:44 AM EST
Return by in Stone Mountain
Thu, Nov 12, 11:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stone Mountain
2026-11-12T04:11
Arrive Valdosta
Thu, Nov 12, 7:44 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:54 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stone Mountain
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Stone Mountain
117.6 mi
01h 46m
To Valdosta
122.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stone Mountain and Valdosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mountain Street

    40 m · 9 sec · East Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1298 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James B. Rivers Memorial Drive

    1 km · 1 min · James B. Rivers Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 285 South

    2676 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stone Mountain 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 58%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 25%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.58 mi · 4%
Memorial Drive
4.45 mi · 2%
West Hill Avenue
2.35 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 46m from Stone Mountain
Leave By
9:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 117.6 miles from Stone Mountain and 122.7 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stone Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stone Mountain and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 212.01 mi (341.19 km).

Stone Mountain

#1 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mountain Street (-84.170201, 33.808168)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.60
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.46 $29.30 $58.60
Mid-grade $3.94 $33.43 $66.86
Premium $4.38 $37.17 $74.34
Diesel $5.60 $47.46 $94.93

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Stone Mountain and Valdosta. The current time is 04:11:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.