How far is Valdosta, GA from Woodstock, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Woodstock, GA is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.79 mi
04h 46m
Flight
237.07 mi
381.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.07 mi
Kilometers
381.53 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.79 mi
Kilometers
414.88 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Sun, May 31, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Sun, May 31, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-05-31T06:38
Arrive Woodstock
Sun, May 31, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
129.1 mi
02h 23m
To Woodstock
128.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Woodstock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Woodstock.

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Towne Lake Parkway

    1789 ft · 45 sec · Towne Lake Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Towne Lake Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Towne Lake Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Towne Lake Parkway

    1206 ft · 31 sec · Towne Lake Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Wall Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 15 sec · Mill Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    108 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Woodstock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 55%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
8.07 mi · 3%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 23m from Valdosta
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Woodstock?

The road trip is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Valdosta and 128.7 miles from Woodstock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodstock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 237.07 mi (381.53 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

Population33,625
Coordinates34.1014900, -84.5193800
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Woodstock (-84.51938, 34.10149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.44 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
18.2 gal · 68.88 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.30 $80.61
Premium $4.78 $43.48 $86.96
Diesel $5.62 $51.18 $102.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Woodstock. The current time is 06:38:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.