How far is Valdosta, GA from Lilburn, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Lilburn, GA is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
241.1 mi
04h 28m
Flight
217.12 mi
349.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.12 mi
Kilometers
349.42 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.1 mi
Kilometers
388.01 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
120.8 mi
02h 14m
To Lilburn
120.4 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 East: Snellville, Athens

    3162 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Tucker

    1047 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto SR 8 CONN

    2.7 mi · 4 min · SR 8 CONN

  18. 18

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    118 m · 7 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    57 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Lawrenceville Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lawrenceville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street Northwest

    89 m · 13 sec · Church Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 59%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.6 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Lawrenceville Highway
3.16 mi · 1%
SR 8 CONN
2.75 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
217.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 14m from Valdosta
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Lilburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Valdosta and 120.4 miles from Lilburn.

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

The direct path is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Lilburn. Straight-line distance: 217.12 mi (349.42 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lilburn

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population13,055
Coordinates33.8901000, -84.1429700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Lilburn (-84.14297, 33.8901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.2 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.42
17.02 gal · 64.4 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.71 $67.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.69 $75.38
Premium $4.78 $40.66 $81.32
Diesel $5.62 $47.86 $95.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Lilburn. The current time is 05:36:00.

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.