How far is Valdosta, GA from Thomson, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Thomson, GA is about 240 miles (386.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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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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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Thomson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Thomson.
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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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Take the exit slight right
39.6 mi · 58 min
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Continue on Milledgeville Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Milledgeville Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Augusta Highway
22.9 mi · 33 min · Augusta Highway
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Thomson Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Thomson Highway
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Continue on Warrenton Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Warrenton Highway
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Continue on Hill Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1176 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
23 m · 2 sec · Gordon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Thomson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers near Thomson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Thomson?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 120.1 miles from Valdosta and 119.9 miles from Thomson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.70 one way or $69.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers near Thomson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Thomson. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.21 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 Thomson
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706900, -82.5045700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomson (-82.50457, 33.47069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $4.10 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $38.50 | $76.99 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $53.73 | $107.47 |
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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