Origin
Waycross, GA
Night in Waycross on Sunday
Local time
10:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waycross, GA to Valdosta, GA
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waycross, GA
Timon Reinhard
Valdosta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Waycross and Valdosta, this 62.2-mile journey is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel as you travel through the Southeast region of Georgia. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for commuters or casual travelers. Because the drive is short, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go. Whether you are heading to Valdosta for business or personal travel, this route provides a reliable and efficient way to navigate between these two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.1 miles from Waycross, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of your time spent on major roads. You will rely heavily on US 84, which accounts for the vast majority of your journey, including a single uninterrupted stretch covering 58.2 miles. As you transition from the highway onto local routes like Main Street and Glenmore Avenue, the pace settles down for the final approach into Valdosta. You can expect a consistent, steady pace throughout the drive, as the route is designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering. It is a no-nonsense path that prioritizes movement and direct connectivity over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 84; GA 38 / Plant Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / Plant Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Turn right onto US 84; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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South Nicholls Street
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 84; GA 38
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
21.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 84; GA 38
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
62.2 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 58.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Glenmore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plant Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Francis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Nicholls Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wadley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Ashley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waycross, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on Church Street
461 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
210 ft
·
8 sec
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Carswell Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 84; GA 38
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Plant Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Francis Street
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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South Nicholls Street
6
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenmore Avenue
7
Continue on Wadley Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Wadley Road
8
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
23 min
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US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
178 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street
10
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
208 ft
·
5 sec
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US 84; GA 38
12
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 84; GA 38
22 mi
·
30 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 84; US 221; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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North Ashley Street
19
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
511 ft
·
25 sec
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East Magnolia Street
20
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
358 ft
·
14 sec
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North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
·
1 sec
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J.L. Lomax Drive
22
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 26-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is still a good habit, even with the modest $10 cost. Because the route is dominated by a long 58.2-mile stretch on US 84, ensure your vehicle is road-ready before you leave Waycross to avoid any issues on the highway. Taking advantage of the shorter duration means you can easily adjust your schedule to avoid peak local traffic times in either city. Use the simplicity of this route to your benefit by keeping your planning light and your departure fluid.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.1 miles from Waycross, GA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 62.2 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
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 Waycross, 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 Waycross, GA
This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waycross, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Waycross, GA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 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
$9.95 one way
$19.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| premium | $4.78 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Valdosta, GA
Night in Valdosta on Sunday
Local time
10:34 PM
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
31 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
1h 26m 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 Waycross, GA to Valdosta, GA covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, Main Street, Glenmore Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Waycross, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 84; GA 38 / Plant Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Waycross, GA to Valdosta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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