How far is Winder, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Winder, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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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 Winder and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder and Valdosta.
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Start on Broad Street
1100 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto East May Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East May Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · 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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Turn right onto Charlotte Rowell Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Charlotte Rowell Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
8.2 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto Leone Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Leone Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 36
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 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 the route
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on State Route 36
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Turn left onto I 75 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Toombs Street
68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winder and Valdosta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winder and Partly Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winder to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 124.8 miles from Winder and 130.1 miles from Valdosta.
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 35.1 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.65 one way or $71.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winder and Partly Sunny near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 219.79 mi (353.71 km).
#1 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.86 | $79.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.00 | $86.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.62 | $101.23 |
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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