How far is Valdosta, GA from Saint Simons Island, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Saint Simons Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Saint Simons Island.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1040 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Georgia Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
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Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Sea Island Road
979 ft · 17 sec · Sea Island Road
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Turn right
674 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road
35 m · 2 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway
59 m · 4 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
2160 ft · 59 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
27 m · 3 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
108 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Bruce Drive
1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive
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Turn right onto 8th Street
42 m · 6 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Saint Simons Island.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Valdosta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Saint Simons Island?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waycross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Valdosta and 64.6 miles from Saint Simons Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Valdosta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
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
Jacksonville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Saint Simons Island. Straight-line distance: 115.28 mi (185.52 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 Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1505100, -81.3695400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Simons Island (-81.36954, 31.15051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.54 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
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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