How far is Valdosta, GA from Augusta, GA?
Fastest route
The distance between Valdosta, Georgia, and Augusta, Georgia is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometers). To travel from Valdosta to Augusta, follow these directions:
- Head northwest on N Ashley St toward E Valley St.
- Turn right onto E Valley St.
- Take US-221 to GA-135 N/1st St in Uvalda.
- Turn left onto I-75BUS/E Hill Ave.
- Pass by Church's Texas Chicken (on the left).
- Turn left onto Inner Perimeter Rd.
- Turn right onto US-221/E Park Ave.
- Continue to follow US-221.
- Turn right onto US-129 S/W Main St.
- Continue to follow US-129 S.
- Pass by Subway (on the right).
- Turn right onto Bowens Mill Rd SE.
- Turn right onto US-221 N/Westgreen Rd.
- Continue to follow US-221 N.
- Pass by Burger King (on the right in 28.9 mi).
- Turn right onto E Jefferson St.
- Turn left onto S Cromartie St.
- Turn left onto Golden Isles Pkwy/E Jarman St.
- Continue to follow Golden Isles Pkwy.
- Pass by Renasant Bank (on the left).
- Turn right onto US-221 N/N Tallahassee St.
- Continue to follow US-221 N.
- Take Lyons Center Rd to W Liberty Ave in Lyons.
- Continue onto GA-135 N/1st St.
- Continue to follow GA-135 N.
- Turn right onto Dees St/Lyons Center Rd.
- Continue to follow Lyons Center Rd.
- Take US-1 N/U.S. Hwy 1 N to GA-56 N in Swainsboro.
- Turn right onto W Liberty Ave.
- Turn left onto US-1 N/S State St/U.S. Hwy 1 N.
- Continue to follow US-1 N/U.S. Hwy 1 N.
- Turn right onto S Main St.
- Turn right onto Meadowlake Pkwy.
- Turn left onto Industrial Way.
- Turn right onto S Circle Dr.
- Turn left onto Lambs Bridge Rd.
- Slight right onto Industrial Way.
- Follow GA-56 N to US-25 N in Burke County.
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto GA-56 N.
- Slight left onto Lovers Ln.
- Turn left onto Herman Lodge Blvd/W Quaker Rd.
- Continue to follow W Quaker Rd.
- Follow US-25 N to Olive Rd in Augusta.
- Pass by Waffle House (on the right in 21 mi).
- Slight right to stay on US-25 N.
- Continue on Olive Rd.
- Take Heard Ave to Hickman Rd.
- Turn left onto Central Ave.
- Turn right onto Hickman Rd.
Directions
To travel from Valdosta, Georgia to Augusta, Georgia, follow the directions provided below.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your journey: Before starting your trip, plan your route and consider the estimated travel time.
- ⛽ Refuel along the way: Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey. Consider refueling at appropriate gas stations along the route.
- 🚦 Observe traffic regulations: Adhere to traffic rules, speed limits, and signals throughout your journey.
- 📱 Use navigation apps: Utilize navigation apps or GPS devices to stay on track and find the best routes.
- 🥪 Pack snacks and drinks: Bring some snacks and drinks for the road to keep you refreshed and energized during the journey.
- 🚧 Check for road closures or construction: Prior to your trip, check for any road closures or construction that might affect your route.
- 🛌 Plan rest stops: Take breaks and plan rest stops during longer journeys to stretch your legs and avoid fatigue.
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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 32m.
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 Montgomery 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 Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Augusta.
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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
1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn left onto East Hill Avenue
2416 ft · 1 min · East Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Barack Obama Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barack Obama Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Park Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway
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Continue on South Valdosta Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
14 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westgreen Road
16.7 mi · 25 min · Westgreen Road
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Continue on Douglas Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Continue on South Tallahassee Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Tallahassee Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
624 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Cromartie Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cromartie Street
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Continue on East Plum Street
140 m · 15 sec · East Plum Street
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Turn left onto East Jarman Street
127 m · 12 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
812 ft · 17 sec · West Coffee Street
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Turn slight right onto North Tallahassee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
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Continue on Uvalda Highway
16.3 mi · 26 min · Uvalda Highway
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McIntosh Street
16.9 mi · 24 min · McIntosh Street
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2066 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
38.3 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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38.3 mi · 00h 56m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Augusta?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Alston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Valdosta and 122.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.6 miles (318 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Alston
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 Alston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 197.59 mi (317.99 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 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.24 | $64.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.78 | $91.56 |
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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