How far is Jaars, NC from Lake Park, NC?
The driving distance from Jaars, NC to Lake Park, NC is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jaars and Lake Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jaars and Lake Park.
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Start on Jaars Road
1594 ft · 1 min · Jaars Road
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Turn left onto Davis Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Davis Road
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Turn left onto Providence Road South
1865 ft · 56 sec · Providence Road South
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Turn right onto Old Providence Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Old Providence Road
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Continue on South Potter Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Potter Road
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Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
1252 ft · 26 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wesley Chapel Road
45 m · 6 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wesley Chapel Road
36 m · 3 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Continue on Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
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Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
133 m · 6 sec · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
608 ft · 26 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Independence Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn right onto Faith Church Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Faith Church Road
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Turn left onto Creft Circle
1501 ft · 1 min · Creft Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creft Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jaars and Lake Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Potter Road
Continue on South Potter Road
6.36 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Jaars and Sunny near Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jaars to Lake Park?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Jaars and 11.1 miles from Lake Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jaars and Sunny near Lake Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Springs
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jaars and Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.72 km).
#1 Jaars
Township in Union County, North Carolina
| Population | 597 |
| Coordinates | 34.8637600, -80.7459000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Park
Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,999 |
| Coordinates | 35.0862600, -80.6350700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creft Circle (-80.634956, 35.086444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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