How far is Swainsboro, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Swainsboro, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Jeff Davis 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 Swainsboro and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro and Valdosta.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
77 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1950 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
136 m · 9 sec · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Adams Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street
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Turn straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on 1st Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · 1st Street
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Douglas Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Continue on Broxton Road
16.7 mi · 25 min · Broxton Road
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Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Peterson Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Valdosta Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road
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Continue on Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway
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Continue on East Park Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ashley Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Ashley Street
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Continue on East Magnolia Street
145 m · 24 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 Swainsboro 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.
Nunez Road
Turn right onto Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Swainsboro and Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swainsboro to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Swainsboro and 84.3 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swainsboro and Sunny near Valdosta.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swainsboro and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 133.98 mi (215.62 km).
#1 Swainsboro
City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 7,491 |
| Coordinates | 32.5973900, -82.3337400 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
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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