How far is Valdosta, GA from Flowery Branch, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is about 267.2 miles (430 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.18 mi
04h 54m
Flight
234.61 mi
377.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.61 mi
Kilometers
377.57 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.18 mi
Kilometers
429.98 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowery Branch
Fri, Sep 25, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Sat, Sep 26, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-09-25T14:37
Arrive Flowery Branch
Fri, Sep 25, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
133.8 mi
02h 27m
To Flowery Branch
133.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Flowery Branch.

  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

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spout Springs Road

    1693 ft · 39 sec · Spout Springs Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2714 ft · 54 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Snelling Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Snelling Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 53%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 24%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 6%
Lanier Parkway
11.4 mi · 4%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
234.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 27m from Valdosta
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Flowery Branch?

The road trip is about 267.2 miles (430 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Valdosta and 133.4 miles from Flowery Branch.

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

The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Flowery Branch. Straight-line distance: 234.61 mi (377.57 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Flowery Branch

#2 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Flowery Branch (-83.92518, 34.1851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.69 L · about $38.74
Round trip
$77.48
18.86 gal · 71.38 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $38.74 $77.48
Mid-grade $4.57 $43.09 $86.17
Premium $5.00 $47.10 $94.21
Diesel $6.33 $59.69 $119.38

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Flowery Branch. The current time is 14:37:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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