Origin
St. Marys, GA
Morning in St. Marys on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Marys, GA to Valdosta, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
126.6 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Marys, GA
Tom Fisk
Valdosta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 126.6-mile drive from St. Marys, GA to Valdosta, GA can be completed in about 2 hours and 55 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, and you'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 73% of the route being highway driving. You'll primarily travel on US 84 and US 1, with a portion on West King Street. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between these two Georgia cities. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 58.2 miles on US 84, this route is designed for efficient travel.
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
63.3 miles from St. Marys, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, as indicated by the 73% highway share. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, particularly on US 84, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 58.2 miles. While the route is predominantly highway, the inclusion of US 1 and West King Street suggests some transitions to more arterial roads as you approach your destination. This drive isn't likely to be a monotonous interstate grind but rather a consistent pace on well-trafficked state and federal highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 64.8 miles in near Jenkins Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles (Jenkins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.7 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
64.8 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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Jenkins Street
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
65.2 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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South Nicholls Street
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
Navigation decision point
5
66.7 mi into trip
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~1h 33m 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
86.1 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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US 84; GA 38
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
126.6 mi into trip
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~2h 55m 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 |
| East King Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Osborne Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kingsland Saint Marys Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Indian Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Marys, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on 41703
77 ft
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8 sec
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West Hall Street
2
Turn left onto GA 40
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Osborne Street
3
Continue on GA 40
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Kingsland Saint Marys Road
4
Continue on GA 40
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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East King Avenue
5
Continue on GA 40
19 mi
·
28 min
·
West King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 40 Connector
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Indian Trail
7
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
1.7 mi
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2 min
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US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
8
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
32 mi
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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.
9
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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Screven Avenue
10
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft
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10 sec
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Jenkins Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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Francis Street
12
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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South Nicholls Street
13
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Glenmore Avenue
14
Continue on Wadley Road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Wadley Road
15
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
18 mi
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23 min
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US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
178 ft
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4 sec
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Main Street
17
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
208 ft
·
5 sec
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US 84; GA 38
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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US 84; GA 38
20
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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US 84; GA 38
21
Continue on US 84; GA 38
22 mi
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30 min
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US 84; GA 38
22
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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US 84; GA 38
23
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.7 mi
·
11 min
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US 84; GA 38
24
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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US 84; US 221; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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North Ashley Street
26
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
511 ft
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25 sec
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East Magnolia Street
27
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
358 ft
·
14 sec
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North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
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1 sec
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J.L. Lomax Drive
29
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under three hours, this route from St. Marys to Valdosta offers excellent flexibility for a single-day adventure. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Valdosta with ample time to explore. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 58.2 miles on US 84, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. Given the relatively short distance and straightforward nature of the route, you can easily manage this trip with just one planned stop.
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 63.3 miles from St. Marys, GA, or about 1h 27m 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 24m
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 St. Marys, 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 St. Marys, GA
This is one driving day of about 126.6 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Marys, 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 63.3 mi from St. Marys, GA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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
$19.80 one way
$39.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Valdosta on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
90°F
Alma, GA
63 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
6 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
2h 55m 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 St. Marys, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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 63.3 miles from St. Marys, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.80 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 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.8 miles (Jenkins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.7 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from St. Marys, GA to Valdosta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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