Origin
Kingsland, GA
Evening in Kingsland on Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsland, GA to Valdosta, GA
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
116.2 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsland, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Valdosta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 116.2 miles across Southeast Georgia, this trek from Kingsland to Valdosta is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. You will primarily navigate via US 84, US 1, and West King Street to complete the transit. Given the manageable distance and time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. It is a practical, efficient way to cross the region, offering a clear path between these two Georgia hubs.
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
58.1 miles from Kingsland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 79% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. The road maintains a steady pace, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.2 miles along US 84. You will notice the character of the drive shift as you transition from the local streets of Kingsland onto the more expansive highway corridors. The route is designed for efficiency rather than technical curves, keeping your drive feeling consistent from start to finish. Overall, it provides a reliable, high-speed connection that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in near Jenkins Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.4 miles (Jenkins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
54.4 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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Jenkins Street
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
54.8 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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South Nicholls Street
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 84; GA 38
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
75.7 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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US 84; GA 38
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
116.1 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 58.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 1 | 33.9 mi | 41m |
| West King Street | 18.8 mi | 28m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Indian Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Glenmore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Screven Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Francis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on GA 40
123 ft
·
4 sec
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East King Avenue
2
Continue on GA 40
19 mi
·
28 min
·
West King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto GA 40 Connector
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Trail
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
5
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
32 mi
·
39 min
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US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Screven Avenue
7
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jenkins Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Francis Street
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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South Nicholls Street
10
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
11
Continue on Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wadley Road
12
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
23 min
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US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
178 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 84; GA 38
16
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 84; GA 38
22 mi
·
30 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 84; US 221; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Ashley Street
23
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
511 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Magnolia Street
24
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
26
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Trip Plan
With a total duration under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. Since the itinerary only requires one planned stop, you can easily pace the trip to suit your energy levels. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 58.2-mile stretch on US 84 to ensure you don't run low before reaching the next service area. Because the drive is relatively short, you might consider leaving in the mid-morning to avoid typical commuter traffic. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by keeping your luggage light and your focus on the road ahead.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA
This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingsland, 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 US 84 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Kingsland, GA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
$18.60 one way
$37.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Evening in Valdosta on Sunday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
58 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 38m 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 Kingsland, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US 1, West King Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Kingsland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.60 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.4 miles (Jenkins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingsland, GA to Valdosta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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