Origin
Valdosta, GA
Late night in Valdosta on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valdosta, GA to Rincon, GA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
192.4 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valdosta, GA
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Rincon, GA
Marian Florinel Condruz
Trip Overview
This 192.4-mile drive from Valdosta, GA to Rincon, GA is a straightforward trip through Georgia's Southeast region, achievable in approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes. It's well-suited for a single-day adventure, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The route is predominantly highway, making it efficient for covering ground. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it's a budget-friendly option for a quick journey. Expect a focused drive with minimal detours, perfect if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
96.2 miles from Valdosta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 192.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roads like I-95 and US 84. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 64.6-mile segment on I-95. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of the Brunswick Highway offers a slight variation in the driving experience as you progress. It's a route designed for forward momentum rather than winding scenic byways, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for most of the 192.4 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 84. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 192.4 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 0.2 miles (US 84; US 221; GA 38 / East Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 174.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84; US 221; GA 38 / East Hill Avenue
Turn left onto US 84; US 221; GA 38 / East Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
174.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
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I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
183.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109
Toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
9
184.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 64.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 84 | 55 mi | 1h 12m |
| Brunswick Highway | 23.5 mi | 31m |
| US 82 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| GA 99 | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| GA 21 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Augusta Road | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Hill Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta, GA and Rincon, GA.
1
Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
2
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Patterson Street
3
Turn left onto US 84; US 221; GA 38
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Hill Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 84; GA 38
27 mi
·
37 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 84; GA 38
9
Continue on US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wadley Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
12
Continue on South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
29 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
·
16 sec
·
Jenkins Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Screven Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 1 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight
459 ft
·
20 sec
18
Merge onto US 82; GA 520
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Reynolds Street
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Brunswick Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 82; GA 520
21
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 82; GA 520
23
Turn left onto GA 99
13 mi
·
18 min
·
GA 99
Use the left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 99
25
Continue on GA 99
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 99
26
Enter roundabout onto GA 99
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 99
27
Continue on GA 99
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 99
28
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
29
Continue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 North: Savannah
30
Merge onto I 95
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 95
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 109
Toward GA 21: Port Wentworth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
393 ft
·
11 sec
Toward GA 21 North, GA 30 West
Use the left lane.
34
Merge onto GA 21; GA 30; I 3 FUT
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Augusta Road
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
36
Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 21; I 3 FUT
37
Turn right onto East Fourth Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Fourth Street
38
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing Valdosta in the morning will comfortably get you to Rincon well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider a mid-drive break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $30, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave Valdosta to avoid unnecessary stops. Keep an eye on the road signs for transitions between I-95 and US 84, as these are key points where the road character shifts.
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 96.2 miles from Valdosta, GA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 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 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rincon, 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 192.4 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 I 95 for about 64.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.2 mi from Valdosta, GA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.2 miles from Valdosta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.
Arriving in Rincon, GA
The final approach into Rincon, 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 Rincon, 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
$30.09 one way
$60.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.48 | $84.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.94 | $12.31 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Rincon, GA
Late night in Rincon on Friday
Local time
2:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
27 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 3m 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 Valdosta, GA to Rincon, GA covers 192.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 84, Brunswick Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.2 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 $30.09 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 192.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 84; US 221; GA 38 / East Hill Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 174.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Valdosta, GA to Rincon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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