How far is Valdosta, GA from Covington, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Covington, GA is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Covington.
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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
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Georgia Diagnostic Prison
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Covington Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 36
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 36
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Jackson Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jackson Highway
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1978 ft · 55 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest
68 m · 5 sec · Clark Street Southwest
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Keep slight left
12 m · 1 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 Covington.
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.
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Covington?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 107.9 miles from Valdosta and 107.5 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.10 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Covington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Covington. Straight-line distance: 193.92 mi (312.08 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 Covington
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.5967800, -83.8601800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-83.86018, 33.59678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $30.10 | $60.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
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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