How far is Thomson, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Thomson, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 00m.
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.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomson and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomson and Valdosta.
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Start on Gordon Street
23 m · 9 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
1176 ft · 37 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Hill Street
1.1 km · 60 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on Warrenton Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Warrenton Highway
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Continue on Thomson Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Thomson Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Macon Highway
22.9 mi · 33 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Milledgeville Highway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Shurling Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive
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Turn left onto Gray Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Thomson and Valdosta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
148 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomson and Sunny then Slight 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 Thomson to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 120.3 miles from Thomson and 126 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Thomson and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomson and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.21 km).
#1 Thomson
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706900, -82.5045700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $4.09 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $39.32 | $78.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.01 | $86.01 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
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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