How far is Valdosta, GA from Waycross, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Waycross, GA is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Waycross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Waycross.
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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
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Hill Avenue
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Wadley Road
835 ft · 20 sec · Wadley Road
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 29 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Turn right onto Francis Street
1541 ft · 37 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Plant Avenue
2237 ft · 1 min · Plant Avenue
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Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
64 m · 5 sec · Carswell Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
141 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Waycross.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Hill Avenue
Continue straight
27.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Valdosta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waycross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Waycross?
The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Homerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Valdosta and 31.1 miles from Waycross.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Valdosta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waycross.
Stop Ideas Near Homerville
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 Homerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Waycross. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.73 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 Waycross
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 31.2136800, -82.3557000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waycross (-82.3557, 31.21368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
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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