How far is Valdosta, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Albany, GA is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Albany.
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Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Turn right onto North Patterson Street
71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue
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Continue on West Hill Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North US 41, GA 122: Hahira, Barney, Lakeland
2088 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on GA 133
9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on East Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Moultrie Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road
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Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive
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Turn right onto Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
128 m · 18 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Albany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Bypass
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32.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Albany?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moultrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Valdosta and 47.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Albany. Straight-line distance: 72.99 mi (117.46 km).
#1 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
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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