How far is Valdosta, GA from Vidalia, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Vidalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Vidalia.
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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
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
870 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Vidalia.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Vidalia?
The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Valdosta and 58.9 miles from Vidalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.
Stop Ideas Near Douglas
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 Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 108.42 mi (174.49 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 Vidalia
City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 10,452 |
| Coordinates | 32.2176900, -82.4134600 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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