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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
158.4 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 376: Lakes Boulevard, Lake Park
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Lakes Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakes Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Marion Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
675 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
66 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Lake Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Lake Park (-83.17959, 30.68215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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