How far is Valdosta, GA from Fayetteville, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Fayetteville, GA is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
216.54 mi
04h 04m
Flight
193.33 mi
311.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.33 mi
Kilometers
311.13 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.54 mi
Kilometers
348.49 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
108.4 mi
02h 02m
To Fayetteville
108.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    40 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway

    40 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  15. 15

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  16. 16

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  19. 19

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on McDonough Road

    6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lanier Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glynn Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 66%
Larry Justice Highway
55.8 mi · 26%
McDonough Road
6.04 mi · 3%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.12 mi · 2%
East Lanier Avenue
2.05 mi · 1%
Hastings Bridge Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
193.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 02m from Valdosta
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 108.4 miles from Valdosta and 108.1 miles from Fayetteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.26 one way or $60.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 193.33 mi (311.13 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.92 L · about $30.26
Round trip
$60.52
15.28 gal · 57.84 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.26 $60.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.84 $67.68
Premium $4.78 $36.50 $73.01
Diesel $5.62 $42.97 $85.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:14:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.