Origin
Toccoa, GA
Morning in Toccoa on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
296.5 mi
477 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toccoa, GA
Michael Hall
Valdosta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 296.5 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tommy Irwin Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Lanier Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.45 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
148.2 miles from Toccoa, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 296.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tommy Irwin Parkway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornelia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lanier Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 675 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tommy Irwin Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toccoa, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on East Currahee Street
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Currahee Street
2
Turn right
6.0 mi
·
6 min
3
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6
Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
7
Continue on Lanier Parkway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lanier Parkway
8
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
9
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
10 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
12
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 675 South: Macon
14
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
15
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
17
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
140 mi
·
2 hr 29 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
19
Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Hill Avenue
20
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Oak Street
21
Turn right onto West Valley Street
469 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Valley Street
22
Turn left onto North Toombs Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Toombs Street
23
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
453 ft
·
20 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
24
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 148.2 miles from Toccoa, GA, or about 2h 29m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.2 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
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 Toccoa, 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 Toccoa, GA
This is one driving day of about 296.5 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Toccoa, 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 148.2 mi from Toccoa, GA · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.2 miles from Toccoa, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$47.45 one way
$94.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $51.70 | $103.40 |
| premium | $4.78 | $55.77 | $111.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.87 | $131.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89 | 1 | $31.13 | $14.23 |
| Efficient EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.94 | $11.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.6 | 1 | $41.51 | $18.98 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
4h 59m 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 Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 296.5 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tommy Irwin Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Lanier Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.2 miles from Toccoa, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.45 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Toccoa, GA to Valdosta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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