How far is Valdosta, GA from Hinesville, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Hinesville, GA is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ware 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 Hinesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Hinesville.
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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
1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn left onto East Hill Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Hill Avenue
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Wadley Road
835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Plant Avenue
20.7 mi · 30 min · Plant Avenue
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1944 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
2 mi · 2 min · US-84
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Continue on US 84
3257 ft · 43 sec · US 84
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Continue on US-84
3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
13.1 mi · 20 min · US-84
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Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1118 ft · 33 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right
21 m · 3 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 Hinesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Hill Avenue
Continue straight
27.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Hinesville?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Waycross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Valdosta and 63.8 miles from Hinesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hinesville.
Stop Ideas Near Waycross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Blackshear City Hall
Waycross Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waycross.
Jesup
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Hinesville. Straight-line distance: 121.59 mi (195.68 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 Hinesville
City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,085 |
| Coordinates | 31.8468800, -81.5959500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinesville (-81.59595, 31.84688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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