Spanning 116.2 miles across Southeast Georgia, this trek from Kingsland to Valdosta is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. You will primarily navigate via US 84, US 1, and West King Street to complete the transit. Given the manageable distance and time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. It is a practical, efficient way to cross the region, offering a clear path between these two Georgia hubs.
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
58.1 miles from Kingsland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
58.2 mi
1h 18m
US 1
33.9 mi
41m
West King Street
18.8 mi
28m
Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Indian Trail
1.3 mi
2m
Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Screven Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Francis Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on GA 40
123 ft·4 sec·East King Avenue
2
Continue on GA 40
19 mi·28 min·West King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto GA 40 Connector
1.3 mi·2 min·Indian Trail
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
5
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
32 mi·39 min·US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: WaycrossUse the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Screven Avenue
0.4 mi·42 sec·Screven Avenue
7
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
502 ft·10 sec·Jenkins Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.3 mi·44 sec·Francis Street
9
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Nicholls Street
10
Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Glenmore Avenue
11
Continue on Wadley Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Wadley Road
12
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
18 mi·23 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
178 ft·4 sec·Main Street
14
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
208 ft·5 sec·US 84; GA 38
16
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.3 mi·4 min·US 84; GA 38
17
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.5 mi·2 min·US 84; GA 38
18
Continue on US 84; GA 38
22 mi·30 min·US 84; GA 38
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 84; GA 38
20
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.7 mi·11 min·US 84; GA 38
21
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38
3.2 mi·5 min·US 84; US 221; GA 38
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.1 mi·28 sec·North Ashley Street
23
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
511 ft·25 sec·East Magnolia Street
24
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
358 ft·14 sec·North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft·1 sec·J.L. Lomax Drive
26
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Trip Plan
With a total duration under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. Since the itinerary only requires one planned stop, you can easily pace the trip to suit your energy levels. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 58.2-mile stretch on US 84 to ensure you don't run low before reaching the next service area. Because the drive is relatively short, you might consider leaving in the mid-morning to avoid typical commuter traffic. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by keeping your luggage light and your focus on the road ahead.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 1h 19m 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 9m
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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA
This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Kingsland, 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 US 84 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 54.4 and 116.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
54.4 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|Jenkins Street
Turn right onto Jenkins Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|South Nicholls Street
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.3 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 84; GA 38
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 84; GA 38
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.17 one way
$36.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.87
$39.74
premium
$4.70
$21.51
$43.01
diesel
$5.61
$25.66
$51.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.20
$5.58
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.17
$4.65
EV Truck/SUV
46.5
0
$16.27
$7.44
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Kingsland, GA
Late night
in Kingsland on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Valdosta, GA
Late night
in Valdosta on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$15
Caution: Scam Warning - Book ferry tickets through concessioner site only
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 79% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. The road maintains a steady pace, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.2 miles along US 84. You will notice the character of the drive shift as you transition from the local streets of Kingsland onto the more expansive highway corridors. The route is designed for efficiency rather than technical curves, keeping your drive feeling consistent from start to finish. Overall, it provides a reliable, high-speed connection that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.2 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in near Jenkins Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.4 miles (Jenkins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
Valdosta is the 10th largest city in the state of Georgia. It is located in Lowndes County, in the state's Plantation Midlands region. The population is about 50,000 people. Valdosta is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, where new buildings are always being built somewhere.
The longest stretch is about 58.2 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.4 miles (Jenkins Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles (South Nicholls Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.3 miles (US 84; GA 38): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cumberland Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valdosta, GA before heading back.
