How far is Toccoa, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.48 mi
04h 59m
Flight
258.7 mi
416.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.7 mi
Kilometers
416.34 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.48 mi
Kilometers
477.14 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Thu, Oct 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Toccoa
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toccoa
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Valdosta
Thu, Oct 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toccoa
9:00 PM EDT
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Toccoa
158.8 mi
02h 29m
To Valdosta
137.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toccoa and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on East Currahee Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Currahee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3236 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toccoa 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 47%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 20%
Lanier Parkway
41 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 6%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 5%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 4%
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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 29m from Toccoa
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toccoa and Sunny near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toccoa to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Toccoa and 137.6 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toccoa and Sunny near Valdosta.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toccoa and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 258.7 mi (416.34 km).

Toccoa

#1 Toccoa

City in and the county seat of Stephens County, Georgia, United States

Population8,300
Coordinates34.5773200, -83.3323900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: East Currahee Street (-83.33239, 34.577319)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.6 L · about $39.59
Round trip
$79.18
20.92 gal · 79.2 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.59 $79.18
Mid-grade $4.27 $44.65 $89.31
Premium $4.70 $49.16 $98.32
Diesel $5.75 $60.09 $120.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Toccoa and Valdosta. The current time is 14:22:58.

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.