Origin
Waycross, GA
Late night in Waycross on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waycross, GA to Valdosta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
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
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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.
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
·
Carswell Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 84; GA 38
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Plant Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Francis Street
5
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
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
·
Wadley Road
8
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
178 ft
·
4 sec
·
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
·
US 84; GA 38
12
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 84; GA 38
13
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 84; GA 38
14
Continue on US 84; GA 38
22 mi
·
30 min
·
US 84; GA 38
15
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 84; GA 38
16
Continue on US 84; GA 38
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 84; GA 38
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
·
North Ashley Street
19
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
511 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Magnolia Street
20
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
22
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Waycross, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
|
~2m in
|
South Nicholls Street
Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
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
|
~31m in
|
US 84; GA 38
Enter roundabout onto US 84; GA 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$9.73 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Valdosta on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 84; GA 38 / Plant Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
220 ft
132 ft
Total Climb
99 ft
Total Descent
17 ft
Highest Point
220 ft
~57.8 mi in
Elevation Range
88 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Waycross, GA
Full guide →Waycross is a city in Coastal Georgia.
Arriving in Valdosta, GA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.2 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valdosta, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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