How far is Valdosta, GA from Commerce, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Commerce, GA is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Houston 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 Commerce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Commerce.
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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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway
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Continue on Gray Highway
1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Macon Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
2490 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
5.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commerce Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Continue on Main Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
3148 ft · 55 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
66 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto State Street
29 m · 4 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Commerce.
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.
Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Commerce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Commerce?
The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Valdosta and 131.9 miles from Commerce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Commerce.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 233.12 mi (375.17 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 Commerce
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.2040000, -83.4571100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commerce (-83.45711, 34.204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $4.06 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $58.92 | $117.84 |
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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