How far is Valdosta, GA from Scottdale, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Scottdale, GA is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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 Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Scottdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Scottdale.
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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
71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue
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Continue on West Hill Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
140 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Covington Highway
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Continue on Covington Road
1808 ft · 30 sec · Covington Road
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Continue on North Avondale Plaza
544 ft · 16 sec · North Avondale Plaza
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Turn right onto North Clarendon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Clarendon Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
26 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Scottdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Scottdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Scottdale?
The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 115.7 miles from Valdosta and 115.3 miles from Scottdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Scottdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Scottdale. Straight-line distance: 212.19 mi (341.49 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 Scottdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,631 |
| Coordinates | 33.7898300, -84.2640900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottdale (-84.26409, 33.78983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.10 | $72.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.94 | $77.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
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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