Trip from Valdosta, GA to Cusseta, GA

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

147.9 mi

238 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 56m ★

6 AM

3h 7m

8 AM

3h 30m

10 AM

3h 15m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 17m

5 PM

3h 29m

8 PM

3h 0m

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

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Valdosta, GA

Kelly

Cusseta, GA

Ivanna Di Lorenzo

Trip Overview

Traveling from Valdosta to Cusseta covers 147.9 miles through the heart of Georgia, typically taking about 3 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, leaving you no need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to complete the journey. The drive transitions you through the Southeast region, offering a consistent pace that is ideal for those looking to reach their destination without a complicated itinerary. Planning for one scheduled stop will help keep you refreshed throughout the trek. It is a practical and efficient way to navigate between these two points in the state.

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

73.9 miles from Valdosta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between various road types, with highways accounting for 54% of your total travel time. You will spend a significant portion of the trip on GA 33, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.3 miles. The route also incorporates sections of Valdosta Highway and the Richland Bypass to help you navigate efficiently toward Cusseta. As you progress, the road shifts between faster highway segments and local connectors, giving the journey a varied personality. Staying alert to these changes in road classification will ensure you maintain a steady and comfortable pace from start to finish.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

GA 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 147.9 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: near the start (US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Valley Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 84; US 221; GA 38 / West Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street

Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Valley Street

Turn right onto West Valley Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 84; US 221; GA 38 / West Central Avenue

Turn right onto US 84; US 221; GA 38 / West Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

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 18 Toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

40.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Valdosta, GA to Cusseta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.

Atlanta

75.3 mi in | ~1h 37m | via GA 133

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
GA 33	32.3 mi	39m
Valdosta Highway	19.5 mi	26m
Richland Bypass	15.4 mi	17m
GA 133	15.2 mi	17m
Liberty Expressway	10.7 mi	13m
US 82	9.5 mi	12m
South Parrott Street	8.7 mi	10m
GA 520	8.3 mi	9m

Longest stretch: GA 33 — 32.3 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

42 ft · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business

234 ft · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

Turn right onto West Valley Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Valley Street

Turn left onto North Oak Street

276 ft · 12 sec · North Oak Street

Turn right onto US 84; US 221; GA 38

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Central Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 75

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 75

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 18 Toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto GA 133

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Augustine Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 133

20 mi · 26 min · Valdosta Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 133

9.5 mi · 10 min · GA 133

Merge onto GA 133

5.2 mi · 5 min · GA 133

Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 33; GA 133

32 mi · 39 min · GA 33; GA 133

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto GA 133

0.6 mi · 45 sec · GA 133

Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300

11 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

Continue on US 82; GA 520

9.5 mi · 12 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Vine Street Northwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

8.0 mi · 9 min · Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 520

8.7 mi · 10 min · South Parrott Street

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520

8.3 mi · 9 min · GA 520

Continue on GA 520

15 mi · 17 min · Richland Bypass

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 280; GA 520

2.3 mi · 2 min · US 280; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Richland Road

166 ft · 6 sec · Richland Road

Turn left onto Broad Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

Turn right onto McNaughton Street

222 ft · 8 sec · McNaughton Street

Arrive at destination

McNaughton Street

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic and allow yourself the flexibility to make your single recommended stop whenever you feel the need. Since the drive is just over three hours, you can easily complete it in one go, but breaking up the 147.9-mile distance can make the trip feel much less taxing. Keep your $24 fuel budget in mind as you plan your stops, as fueling up before you hit the longer stretches on GA 33 is a smart move. Because the route relies on a mix of secondary roads and bypasses, pay close attention to signage when transitioning onto the Richland Bypass. This proactive approach to pacing and navigation will help you arrive in Cusseta feeling relaxed and on schedule.

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 73.9 miles from Valdosta, GA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, GA

This is one driving day of about 147.9 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Valdosta, 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 GA 33 for about 32.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.9 mi from Valdosta, GA · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

74 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

Albany, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Albany, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Valdosta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cusseta, GA

The final approach into Cusseta, 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 Cusseta, 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

$23.67 one way

$47.34 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$25.79	$51.58
premium	$4.78	$27.82	$55.64
diesel	$5.64	$32.86	$65.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.4	$15.53	$7.10
Efficient EV	37	$12.94	$5.92
EV Truck/SUV	59.2	$20.71	$9.47

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Valdosta, GA

Night in Valdosta on Sunday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cusseta, GA

Night in Cusseta on Sunday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

62°F

Albany, GA

74 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 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 7m 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 Valdosta, GA to Cusseta, GA covers 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are GA 33, Valdosta Highway, Richland Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.9 miles from Valdosta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.67 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.

On the drive from Valdosta, GA to Cusseta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.

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Trip from Valdosta, GA to Cusseta, 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 Cusseta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Valdosta, GA

Cusseta, GA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 7m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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