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

The driving distance from Lake Park, GA to Macon, GA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.58 mi
02h 28m
Flight
151.5 mi
243.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.5 mi
Kilometers
243.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.58 mi
Kilometers
263.25 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Tue, Apr 28, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Park
2026-04-28T02:42
Arrive Macon
Tue, Apr 28, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ashburn
GA

Census designated place in Virginia

From Lake Park
81.6 mi
01h 14m
To Macon
81.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Avenue

    63 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    563 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Marion Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Marion Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lakes Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakes Boulevard
153 mi · 93%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
West Marion Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Forsyth Street
0.4 mi
College Street
0.34 mi
Georgia Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakes Boulevard

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburn
01h 14m from Lake Park
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Park and Partly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Lake Park and 81.9 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Park and Partly Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Macon. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.81 km).

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#1 Lake Park

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

Population1,371
Coordinates30.6821500, -83.1795900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Avenue (-83.179522, 30.682459)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.71
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.85 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.56 $51.11
Premium $4.78 $27.57 $55.14
Diesel $5.62 $32.45 $64.90

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 Lake Park and Macon. The current time is 02:42:36.

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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.