How far is Valdosta, GA from Richmond Hill, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Richmond Hill.
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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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Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
153 m · 17 sec · Jenkins Street
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Turn left onto Screven Avenue
1945 ft · 39 sec · Screven Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street
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Continue on Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1665 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah
55 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.6 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Coastal Highway, Richmond Hill
2133 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Ocean Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ocean Highway
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Turn right onto Ford Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Richmond Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
43.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Nahunta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Valdosta and 83 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Nahunta
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 Nahunta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 139.37 mi (224.29 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 Richmond Hill
City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,408 |
| Coordinates | 31.9382700, -81.3034400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond Hill (-81.30344, 31.93827)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
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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