Origin
Georgetown, GA
Morning in Georgetown on Monday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
174.9 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valdosta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chowning Drive, Beaver Run Drive, Barksdale Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.5 miles from Georgetown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 174.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chowning Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA is easy. At 3h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chowning Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Run Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barksdale Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Fox Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King George Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Abercorn Street Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chowning Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Chowning Drive
459 ft
·
26 sec
·
Chowning Drive
3
Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Beaver Run Drive
4
Turn right onto Barksdale Drive
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
Barksdale Drive
5
Turn left onto Red Fox Drive
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Red Fox Drive
6
Turn left onto King George Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King George Boulevard
7
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Abercorn Street Extension
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Abercorn Street Extension
9
Turn left onto I 95 South: Brunswick
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 95 South: Brunswick
10
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
53 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 99
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
GA 99
12
Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
GA 99: GA 99
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi
·
3 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grants Ferry Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Grants Ferry Road
17
Turn slight left
6.9 mi
·
9 min
18
Turn right
11 mi
·
15 min
19
Continue straight
4.8 mi
·
5 min
20
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
7 min
21
Continue straight
19 mi
·
24 min
22
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
23
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Screven Avenue
24
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jenkins Street
25
Continue on Francis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Francis Street
26
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Nicholls Street
27
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
28
Continue on Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wadley Road
29
Turn left
18 mi
·
23 min
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
33
Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi
·
4 min
34
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
35
Continue straight
22 mi
·
30 min
36
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
37
Continue straight
9.7 mi
·
11 min
38
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
5 min
39
Turn right onto North Ashley Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Ashley Street
40
Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
512 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Magnolia Street
41
Turn left onto North Patterson Street
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Patterson Street
42
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
43
Arrive at your destination
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 87.5 miles from Georgetown, GA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valdosta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Georgetown, GA
This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Georgetown, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.5 mi from Georgetown, GA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.99 one way
$55.98 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.50 | $60.99 |
| premium | $4.78 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.86 | $77.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.19 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Valdosta on Monday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
87 mi in
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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m 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 Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chowning Drive, Beaver Run Drive, Barksdale Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.5 miles from Georgetown, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.99 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA is easy. At 3h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Georgetown, GA to Valdosta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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