How far is Valdosta, GA from Winder, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Winder, GA is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Winder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Winder.
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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 left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Georgia Diagnostic Prison
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Covington Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 36
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 36
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1789 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto May Street
1.4 km · 2 min · May Street
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Broad Street
985 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Winder.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Winder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Winder?
The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 124.7 miles from Valdosta and 124.2 miles from Winder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Winder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Winder. Straight-line distance: 219.79 mi (353.71 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 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winder (-83.72017, 33.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.78 | $69.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.89 | $77.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
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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