How far is Lake Park, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Lake Park, GA to Columbus, GA is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Columbus.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
63 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
563 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Marion Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Marion Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakes Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakes Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie
953 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Augustine Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Augustine Road
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Continue on Valdosta Highway
19.5 mi · 27 min · Valdosta Highway
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Continue on GA 133
9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on East Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass
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Continue straight
32.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
2958 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Richland Bypass
15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Park and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Bypass
Continue straight
32.3 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Park and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Park to Columbus?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Lake Park and 96.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Park and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 162.58 mi (261.65 km).
#1 Lake Park
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 30.6821500, -83.1795900 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
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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