How far is Valdosta, GA from Rincon, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Rincon, GA is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.4 mi
04h 03m
Flight
157.18 mi
252.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.18 mi
Kilometers
252.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.4 mi
Kilometers
309.63 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Nahunta
GA

City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
96.2 mi
02h 01m
To Rincon
96.2 mi
02h 01m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hill Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.2 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    18 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wadley Road

    835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Glenmore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Nicholls Street

    1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street

    153 m · 17 sec · Jenkins Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Screven Avenue

    1945 ft · 39 sec · Screven Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    13 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    1665 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah

    55 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 21: Port Wentworth

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West

    120 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Augusta Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Fourth Street

    37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
65.1 mi · 34%
Brunswick Highway
42.3 mi · 22%
East Hill Avenue
40.2 mi · 21%
Main Street
19.4 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
8.21 mi · 4%
Glenmore Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nahunta
02h 01m from Valdosta
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Rincon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 96.2 miles from Valdosta and 96.2 miles from Rincon.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nahunta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nahunta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nahunta.

RAIL

Jesup

46 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

96 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Rincon. Straight-line distance: 157.18 mi (252.95 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

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

#2 Rincon

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,655
Coordinates32.2960300, -81.2353900
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.7 L · about $26.90
Round trip
$53.79
13.58 gal · 51.4 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.90 $53.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.07 $60.15
Premium $4.78 $32.44 $64.89
Diesel $5.62 $38.19 $76.37

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 Rincon. The current time is 03:35:45.

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.