How far is Valdosta, GA from Swainsboro, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Swainsboro, GA is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
Town in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Swainsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Swainsboro.
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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
2416 ft · 1 min · East Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Barack Obama Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barack Obama Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Park Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway
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Continue on South Valdosta Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
14 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westgreen Road
16.7 mi · 25 min · Westgreen Road
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Continue on Douglas Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Continue on South Tallahassee Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Tallahassee Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
624 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Cromartie Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cromartie Street
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Continue on East Plum Street
140 m · 15 sec · East Plum Street
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Turn left onto East Jarman Street
127 m · 12 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
812 ft · 17 sec · West Coffee Street
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Turn slight right onto North Tallahassee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
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Continue on Uvalda Highway
16.3 mi · 26 min · Uvalda Highway
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McIntosh Street
10 mi · 14 min · McIntosh Street
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2066 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
77 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Swainsboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Westgreen Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Westgreen Road
16.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Swainsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Swainsboro?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Valdosta and 73.4 miles from Swainsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Swainsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Swainsboro. Straight-line distance: 133.98 mi (215.62 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 Swainsboro
City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 7,491 |
| Coordinates | 32.5973900, -82.3337400 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swainsboro (-82.33374, 32.59739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.79 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $22.16 | $44.31 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $29.82 | $59.63 |
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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