Origin
Valdosta, GA
Afternoon in Valdosta on Monday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
166 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valdosta, GA
Kelly
Richmond Hill, GA
David Gari
Trip Overview
The drive from Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Patterson Street, East Hill Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.57 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
83 miles from Valdosta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 166 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Patterson Street 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 Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Patterson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hill Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wadley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenmore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Nicholls Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Francis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Patterson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta, GA and Richmond Hill, GA.
1
Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
2
Turn right onto North Patterson Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Patterson Street
3
Turn left onto East Hill Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Hill Avenue
4
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
5
Continue straight
27 mi
·
37 min
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
18 mi
·
23 min
10
Turn right onto Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wadley Road
11
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
12
Continue on South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Nicholls Street
13
Turn right onto Francis Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Francis Street
14
Turn slight right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft
·
17 sec
·
Jenkins Street
15
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Screven Avenue
16
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
17
Turn straight
459 ft
·
21 sec
18
Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Reynolds Street
19
Continue on Brunswick Highway
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Brunswick Highway
20
Continue on West Cleveland Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Cleveland Street
21
Continue straight
13 mi
·
17 min
22
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn left
13 mi
·
18 min
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
25
Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi
·
3 min
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
27
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 95 North: Savannah
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 95 North: Savannah
29
Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Savannah
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 95 North: Savannah
30
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
46 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Coastal Highway, Richmond Hill
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 17: Coastal Highway, Richmond Hill
32
Turn right onto Ocean Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Highway
33
Turn right onto Ford Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ford Avenue
34
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 83 miles from Valdosta, GA, or about 1h 47m 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 83 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, GA
This is one driving day of about 166 miles and 3h 35m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83 mi from Valdosta, GA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 Richmond Hill, GA
The final approach into Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, 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
$26.57 one way
$53.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.95 | $57.89 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.88 | $73.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.24 | $10.62 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Richmond Hill, GA
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Monday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
83 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
3h 35m 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 Richmond Hill, GA covers 166 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Patterson Street, East Hill Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 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 $26.57 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 Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Valdosta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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