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

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Lake Park, GA is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
162.79 mi
02h 59m
Flight
151.5 mi
243.81 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Macon.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
162.79 mi
Kilometers
261.99 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Tue, Apr 28, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-28T04:11
Arrive Lake Park
Tue, Apr 28, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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 Macon
81.6 mi
01h 29m
To Lake Park
81.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Macon and Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hardeman Avenue

    874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    127 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    158.4 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

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

    805 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lakes Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakes Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Marion Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Marion Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    675 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    66 m · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
158 mi · 97%
Lakes Boulevard
1.54 mi · 1%
West Marion Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi
I 75 South
0.25 mi
GA 376
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

158 mi · 02h 50m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburn
01h 29m from Macon
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Macon 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 Macon to Lake Park?

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 Macon and 81.2 miles from Lake Park.

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 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lake Park

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

Population1,371
Coordinates30.6821500, -83.1795900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Lake Park (-83.17959, 30.68215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.75 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
11.5 gal · 43.5 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.47 $50.93
Premium $4.78 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.62 $32.34 $64.68

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 Macon and Lake Park. The current time is 04:11:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.