Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
147.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
The drive from Valdosta, GA to Cusseta, GA covers 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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, West Valley Street, North Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.06 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
73.9 miles from Valdosta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 147.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Patterson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Valley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hill Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 133 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Augustine Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valdosta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta, GA and Cusseta, GA.
Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
Turn right onto North Patterson Street
Turn right onto West Valley Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
Continue on West Hill Avenue
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie
Turn left onto Saint Augustine Road
Continue on Valdosta Highway
Continue on GA 133
Merge slight left
Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
Continue on East Bypass
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
Continue straight
Turn straight onto Albany Highway
Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
Continue on Roundtree Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Continue on Columbus Highway
Continue on South Parrott Street
Keep slight left
Continue on Richland Bypass
Continue straight
Turn right onto Richland Road
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto McNaughton Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cusseta, GA than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.9 mi from Valdosta, GA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Valdosta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.06 one way
$46.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| premium | $4.78 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Valdosta on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cusseta on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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