How far is Valdosta, GA from Martinez, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Martinez, GA is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Martinez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Martinez.
-
1
Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
-
2
Turn right onto North Patterson Street
1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street
-
3
Turn left onto East Hill Avenue
2416 ft · 1 min · East Hill Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Barack Obama Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barack Obama Boulevard
-
5
Turn right onto East Park Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
-
6
Continue on Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway
-
7
Continue on South Valdosta Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road
-
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
-
9
Turn left
14 mi · 19 min
-
10
Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
-
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Main Street
-
14
Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Westgreen Road
16.7 mi · 25 min · Westgreen Road
-
16
Continue on Douglas Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
-
17
Continue on South Tallahassee Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Tallahassee Street
-
18
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
624 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
-
19
Turn left onto South Cromartie Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cromartie Street
-
20
Continue on East Plum Street
140 m · 15 sec · East Plum Street
-
21
Turn left onto East Jarman Street
127 m · 12 sec · East Jarman Street
-
22
Continue on West Coffee Street
812 ft · 17 sec · West Coffee Street
-
23
Turn slight right onto North Tallahassee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
-
24
Continue on Uvalda Highway
16.3 mi · 26 min · Uvalda Highway
-
25
Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
-
26
Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
-
27
Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 10 min
-
28
Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
-
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto McIntosh Street
10 mi · 14 min · McIntosh Street
-
30
Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
-
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2066 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
-
32
Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
-
33
Continue on East Main Street
2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
-
34
Turn left
38.3 mi · 56 min
-
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane
-
36
Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane
-
37
Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
-
38
Turn left
21.4 mi · 27 min
-
39
Turn left
911 ft · 22 sec
-
40
Take the ramp straight
2611 ft · 1 min
-
41
Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
-
42
Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
-
43
Turn right onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
-
44
Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway
148 m · 12 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
-
45
Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
150 m · 18 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
-
46
Continue on Riverwatch Parkway
24 m · 8 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
-
47
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Martinez.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
38.3 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Valdosta and Partly Sunny near Martinez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Martinez?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Alston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Valdosta and 109.6 miles from Martinez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Valdosta and Partly Sunny near Martinez.
Stop Ideas Near Alston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alston.
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Martinez. Straight-line distance: 198.37 mi (319.25 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 Martinez
Martinez is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5173600, -82.0756700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinez (-82.07567, 33.51736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.54 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $31.29 | $62.59 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $34.70 | $69.41 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $43.87 | $87.73 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026