How far is Valdosta, GA from Cumming, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Cumming, GA is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Cumming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Cumming.
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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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
972 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
9.5 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
765 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight
52 m · 6 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 Cumming.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Cumming?
The road trip is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 132.3 miles from Valdosta and 131.9 miles from Cumming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.18 one way or $76.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumming.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Cumming. Straight-line distance: 238.44 mi (383.73 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 Cumming
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 34.2073200, -84.1401900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumming (-84.14019, 34.20732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 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 | $4.10 | $38.18 | $76.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $46.30 | $92.60 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $59.13 | $118.25 |
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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