How far is Lake Park, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Lake Park, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Valdosta.
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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
9.6 mi · 12 min · West Marion Avenue
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Continue on South Patterson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Patterson Street
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Continue on J.M. Beck Overpass
2142 ft · 54 sec · J.M. Beck Overpass
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Continue on South Ashley Street
1648 ft · 1 min · South Ashley Street
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Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
156 m · 25 sec · East Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto North Patterson Street
109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 2 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Park and Valdosta.
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.
West Marion Avenue
Turn left onto West Marion Avenue
9.57 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Park and Partly Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Park to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Dasher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Lake Park and 6.8 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Park and Partly Sunny near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.37 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 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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