How far is Valdosta, GA from Carrollton, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.9 miles (349 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Carrollton.
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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
140 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
1385 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on East Taylor Street
2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Continue on West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road
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Continue on State Route 16 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
14 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South US 29
3.2 mi · 5 min · South US 29
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Continue on Jefferson Street
3025 ft · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Clark Street
2615 ft · 48 sec · Clark Street
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Continue on Temple Avenue West
4.9 mi · 7 min · Temple Avenue West
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road
37 m · 4 sec · Newnan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newnan Road
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Continue on Newnan Street
2547 ft · 57 sec · Newnan Street
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Continue on Alabama Street
761 ft · 21 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn left onto North Cliff Street
124 m · 25 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn sharp left onto Maple Street
97 m · 13 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Carrollton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Hill Avenue
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 30m
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 Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 128.4 miles from Valdosta and 128.1 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.9 miles (349 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 216.89 mi (349.05 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 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.95 | $101.91 |
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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