Trip from Commerce, GA to Valdosta, GA

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

264 mi

425 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Commerce, GA

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Valdosta, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Commerce, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 264 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, Gray Road Southwest, US 129 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.8 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132 miles from Commerce, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 21m highway drive covering 264 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and Gray Road Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 148.8 miles on Fall Line Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 148.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Gray Road Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 264 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

18.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...

23.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

112.1 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta

261 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Commerce, GA and Valdosta, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Macon.

Lexington

18.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

Macon

74.1 mi in | ~1h 42m | via US 129

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	148.8 mi	2h 40m
Gray Road Southwest	21.2 mi	29m
US 129	16.6 mi	22m
Macon Highway	13.4 mi	19m
Gray Highway	10.7 mi	14m
Commerce Road	9.5 mi	11m
Athens Highway	7.8 mi	10m
US 441	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 148.8 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce, GA and Valdosta, GA.

Start on State Street

104 ft · 6 sec · State Street

Turn right onto High Street

182 ft · 10 sec · High Street

Turn right onto Line Street

200 ft · 10 sec · Line Street

Turn right onto View Street

182 ft · 8 sec · View Street

Turn slight right onto 326

217 ft · 4 sec · Central Avenue

Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 98

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street

Turn right onto US 441; GA 15

6.2 mi · 8 min · US 441; GA 15

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 441; GA 15

9.5 mi · 11 min · Commerce Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15 Use the left lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

0.2 mi · 11 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

4.3 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 6 Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

156 ft · 5 sec

Continue on Macon Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Macon Highway

Continue on White Oak Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · White Oak Drive

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 15

2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

2.6 mi · 3 min · Watkinsville Bypass

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

7.8 mi · 10 min · Athens Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Bypass

Turn left onto Bethany Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Bethany Church Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bethany Church Road

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Seven Islands Road

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

17 mi · 22 min · US 129; US 441; GA 24

Take the exit onto US 129

247 ft · 7 sec · US 129

Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 129; GA 44

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Gray Highway

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22

50 ft · 0 sec · Gray Bypass

Continue on US 129; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22

11 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · GA 540

Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540

148 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 16 Toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 84; US 221; GA 38

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto North Oak Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Oak Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto West Valley Street

468 ft · 18 sec · West Valley Street

Turn left onto North Toombs Street

222 ft · 11 sec · North Toombs Street

Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

454 ft · 19 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Arrive at destination

J.L. Lomax Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 132 miles from Commerce, GA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132 miles or 2h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valdosta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Commerce, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Commerce, GA

This is one driving day of about 264 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Commerce, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 148.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132 mi from Commerce, GA · 2h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

132 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Inman Mills, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132 miles from Commerce, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 148.8 miles.

Arriving in Valdosta, GA

The final approach into Valdosta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Valdosta, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 109.2

Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16

Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.25 one way

$84.50 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$46.03	$92.07
premium	$4.78	$49.66	$99.32
diesel	$5.64	$58.65	$117.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.2	0	$27.72	$12.67
Efficient EV	66	0	$23.10	$10.56
EV Truck/SUV	105.6	1	$36.96	$16.90

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Commerce, GA

Morning in Commerce on Monday

Local time

7:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:08AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Valdosta, GA

Morning in Valdosta on Monday

Local time

7:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:08AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Commerce, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 264 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Gray Road Southwest, US 129. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132 miles from Commerce, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Commerce, GA and Valdosta, GA, road signs point toward Lexington and Macon.

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Trip from Commerce, GA to Valdosta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Valdosta, GA

National Parks Near This Route

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

5h 21m on the road

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