How far is Atlanta, GA from Lake Park, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Lake Park, GA is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.24 mi
04h 23m
Flight
223.36 mi
359.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.36 mi
Kilometers
359.46 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.24 mi
Kilometers
385.02 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Tue, Apr 28, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-28T05:41
Arrive Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
119.9 mi
02h 11m
To Lake Park
119.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Lake Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    151 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 376: Lakes Boulevard, Lake Park

    805 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lakes Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakes Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Marion Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Marion Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    563 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Lake Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
151 mi · 63%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 28%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Lakes Boulevard
1.54 mi · 1%
West Marion Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

151 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
223.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 11m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Lake Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Lake Park?

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Atlanta and 119.4 miles from Lake Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Lake Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 223.36 mi (359.46 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Park

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,371
Coordinates30.6821500, -83.1795900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Lake Park (-83.17959, 30.68215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.96 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
16.88 gal · 63.92 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.38 $74.76
Premium $4.78 $40.33 $80.65
Diesel $5.62 $47.47 $94.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Lake Park. The current time is 05:41:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.