How far is Valdosta, GA from Scottsboro, AL?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Scottsboro, AL is about 368.5 miles (593 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Butts 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 Scottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Scottsboro.
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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 left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
142 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Continue on Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
701 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
21.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Drive
4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
3091 ft · 1 min · East Willow Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Peachtree Street
138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Scottsboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Scottsboro?
The road trip is about 368.5 miles (593 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Valdosta and 184.1 miles from Scottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.49 one way or $102.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valdosta and Scottsboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg
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 Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 309.74 mi (498.48 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 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $51.49 | $102.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.58 | $115.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $62.11 | $124.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $73.11 | $146.22 |
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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