Origin
Adel, GA
Late night in Adel on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adel, GA to Valdosta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adel, GA
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Valdosta, GA
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Trip Overview
Adel to Valdosta is 26.3 miles and takes about 33 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia. It's a straightforward trip that's ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. Given its brief duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to depart and how you manage your time on the road.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey on major roads like I 75. You'll experience a significant stretch of 20.9 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between interstate travel and local roads like West Hill Avenue and South Hutchinson Avenue as you approach your destination. Expect a predictable and efficient travel experience for the majority of this short trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Hill Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
6
26 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Oak Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Adel, GA to Valdosta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Quitman along the way.
Quitman
23.3 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| West Hill Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Hutchinson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Quitman Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Valley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| J.L. Lomax Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adel, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
150 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto GA 37; GA 76
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 4th Street
4
Turn right onto US 41; GA 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hutchinson Avenue
5
Turn right onto Old Quitman Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Quitman Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 84; US 221; GA 38
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Hill Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Oak Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Valley Street
468 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Valley Street
12
Turn left onto North Toombs Street
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Toombs Street
13
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
454 ft
·
19 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
14
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Valdosta, GA
Late night in Valdosta on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Adel, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 26.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, West Hill Avenue, South Hutchinson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Adel, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Adel, GA to Valdosta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Quitman along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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