How far is Valdosta, GA from Brunswick, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Brunswick, GA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.6 mi
02h 47m
Flight
108.19 mi
174.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.19 mi
Kilometers
174.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.6 mi
Kilometers
195.69 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waycross
GA

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
60.7 mi
01h 23m
To Brunswick
60.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hill Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.2 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    18 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wadley Road

    835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Glenmore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Nicholls Street

    1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Jenkins Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Screven Avenue

    1945 ft · 39 sec · Screven Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1040 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Georgia Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gloucester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gloucester Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Norwich Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Norwich Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Highway
47.8 mi · 39%
East Hill Avenue
40.2 mi · 33%
Main Street
19.4 mi · 16%
South Georgia Parkway
9.66 mi · 8%
Glenmore Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Hill Avenue

Continue straight

27.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waycross
01h 23m from Valdosta
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Valdosta and Patchy Fog near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Waycross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Valdosta and 60.9 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Valdosta and Patchy Fog near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Waycross

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waycross and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Waycross Utility Billing Department

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company,Park
Blackshear City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Blackshear City Hall

Blackshear , GA
318 Taylor St, Blackshear, GA 31516
Rating 4.2/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.9 mi away

Waycross Public Works

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Paving contractor

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jesup

63 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

112 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 108.19 mi (174.11 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Brunswick (-81.49149, 31.14995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Brunswick. The current time is 18:15:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.