How far is Valdosta, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.12 mi
04h 48m
Flight
230.37 mi
370.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.37 mi
Kilometers
370.75 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.12 mi
Kilometers
418.62 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
130.3 mi
02h 24m
To Sugar Hill
129.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Sugar Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee

    1521 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

    1581 ft · 30 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Suwanee Buford Dam Road

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 55%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 7%
Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 24m from Valdosta
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Valdosta and 129.9 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 230.37 mi (370.75 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.75 L · about $36.36
Round trip
$72.72
18.36 gal · 69.5 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.36 $72.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.66 $81.32
Premium $4.78 $43.86 $87.72
Diesel $5.62 $51.63 $103.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Sugar Hill. The current time is 06:22:08.

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.