How far is Valdosta, GA from College Park, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to College Park, GA is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and College Park.
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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
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Air Cargo, International Airport, C W Grant Parkway, Porsche Avenue, Central Avenue
802 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on C W Grant Parkway, Air Cargo, Airport International
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 5 sec
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Continue on International Parkway
839 ft · 17 sec · International Parkway
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Turn right onto Charles W Grant Parkway
2244 ft · 53 sec · Charles W Grant Parkway
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Turn right onto Airport Loop Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Loop Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Loop Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Airport Loop Road
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Turn right onto Toffie Terrace
148 m · 20 sec · Toffie Terrace
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn slight right
137 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2545 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and College Park.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to College Park?
The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Valdosta and 112.3 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and College Park. Straight-line distance: 206.48 mi (332.29 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 College Park
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
| Population | 15,199 |
| Coordinates | 33.6534400, -84.4493700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.17 | $70.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.65 | $89.31 |
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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