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

The driving distance from Lake Park, GA to Roswell, GA is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
264.78 mi
04h 07m
Flight
240.92 mi
387.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.92 mi
Kilometers
387.73 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.78 mi
Kilometers
426.13 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Tue, Apr 28, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Park
2026-04-28T04:12
Arrive Roswell
Tue, Apr 28, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Park
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 Lake Park
130.8 mi
02h 03m
To Roswell
134 mi
02h 03m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakes Boulevard
153 mi · 58%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
4.99 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
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 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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
240.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 03m from Lake Park
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 130.8 miles from Lake Park and 134 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 240.92 mi (387.73 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
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Avenue (-83.179522, 30.682459)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.37 L · about $37.00
Round trip
$73.99
18.68 gal · 70.74 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.00 $73.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.37 $82.73
Premium $4.78 $44.63 $89.25
Diesel $5.62 $52.53 $105.06

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 Roswell. The current time is 04:12:50.

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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.