How far is Johns Creek, GA from Lake Park, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Lake Park, GA is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
262.03 mi
04h 54m
Flight
238.76 mi
384.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.76 mi
Kilometers
384.25 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.03 mi
Kilometers
421.69 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, Apr 28, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-28T05:44
Arrive Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
131.2 mi
02h 27m
To Lake Park
130.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Johns Creek and Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Lake Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

    1001 ft · 46 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    151 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

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

    805 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lakes Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakes Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Marion Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Marion Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    563 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
151 mi · 58%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 23%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 2%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 1%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 27m from Johns Creek
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek to Lake Park?

The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Johns Creek and 130.8 miles from Lake Park.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Lake Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 238.76 mi (384.25 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
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: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Lake Park (-83.17959, 30.68215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35 L · about $36.64
Round trip
$73.28
18.5 gal · 70 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.64 $73.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.97 $81.94
Premium $4.78 $44.20 $88.39
Diesel $5.62 $52.02 $104.04

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 Johns Creek and Lake Park. The current time is 05:44:36.

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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.