Waycross, GA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Waycross, GA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 62-mile quick runs to 269-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waycross, GA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
268.6 mi
Peachtree Corners, GA
Quickest Drive
1h 26m
Valdosta, GA
Plan Around Waycross, GA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waycross, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waycross, GA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waycross, GA
Driving from Waycross, GA
Expect an average of 162 miles and about 3h 21m behind the wheel when leaving Waycross, GA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 269 miles (5h 12m), while the shortest is just 62 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Waycross, GA include Peachtree Corners, GA (268.6 mi, 5h 12m), Macon, GA (156.5 mi, 3h 23m), and Valdosta, GA (62.2 mi, 1h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 162-mile trip from Waycross, GA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Waycross, GA and 2 routes heading into Waycross, GA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 62 to 269 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waycross, GA covers 269 miles and takes approximately 5h 12m. Shorter options start at just 62 miles.
The average route from Waycross, GA runs about 162 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 162-mile trip from Waycross, GA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waycross, GA include Peachtree Corners, GA, Macon, GA and Valdosta, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waycross, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,813
Median Income
$37,398
Median Home Value
$88,600
Median Age
35.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Waycross, GA
Waycross is a city in Coastal Georgia.
1 Okefenokee Swamp Park, ☏ +1 912 283-0583, [email protected]. 900-1730. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 3-11, under 3 free. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Southern Forest World, 1440 N Augusta Ave, ☏ +1 912 285-4056. 1000-1630 (closed Sun & Mon). Free. (updated Sep 2025) Waycross Area Community Theatre, 309 Pendleton St., ☏ +1 912 283-2161. Free. Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N Augusta Ave., ☏ +1 912-472-1859. 1000-1630 (closed Sun & Mon). Local history museum. Free.
1 Laura S. Walker State Park, 5653 Laura Walker Rd, ☏ +1 912 287-4900. 7AM-10PM daily. Centered on the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, you can walk along boardwalks here or kayak and see things ranging from pitcher plants to gopher tortoises. $5 for parking. (updated Sep 2025) The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker, 5500 Laura Walker Rd., ☏ +1 912-285-6154, toll-free: +1-877-591-5578. Golf $33-$38 (free parking).
Captain Joe's Seafood, 2010 Plant Ave., ☏ +1 912 283-2144. Ellianos Coffee Company, 1741 Knight Ave., ☏ +1 912 283-2633. Fuji Express Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood, 2201 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 283-4455. Jerry J's Country Cafe. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner KD's Cafe, 504 Elizabeth St., ☏ +1 912 285-3300. Lunch Maryland Fried Chicken, 505 State St., ☏ +1 912 283-1313. Michael's Deli. Subs, salads, seafood, and chicken New Beijing Buffet, 2490 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 287-1773. New Hong Kong, 2306 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 285-9988. Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, 2020 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 285-9555. Wong's Palace, 903 Knight Ave., ☏ +1 912 285-8747.
Best Western Bradbury Inn & Suites, 2570 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 284-0095. Comfort Inn & Suites, 1922 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 548-0555. Days Inn, 2016 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 285-4700. Hampton Inn, 1920 Brunswick Hwy., ☏ +1 912 285-5515. Holiday Inn Express, 1761 Memorial Dr., ☏ +1 912 548-0720. Super 8 Motel, 132 Havana Ave., ☏ +1 912 285-8885.
Accessible by US Routes 1, 2, 23, 82 and 84. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX IATA), 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive. Has regular flights to many US cities with major carriers such as Delta, American, United, and Southwest. Amtrak, 176 NW Broad St., Jesup, +1-800-872-7245, [1].Service by the Silver Service/Palmetto lines.
Travel tips adapted from Waycross on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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