How far is Valdosta, GA from Lake Park, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Lake Park, GA is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Lake Park.
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Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Turn right onto North Patterson Street
1383 ft · 53 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn straight onto West Crane Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · West Crane Avenue
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Turn straight onto J.M. Beck Overpass
1779 ft · 44 sec · J.M. Beck Overpass
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Continue on South Patterson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Patterson Street
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 12 min
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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 Valdosta and Lake Park.
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.
South Patterson Street
Continue straight
9.58 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.
Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Lake Park?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 6.6 miles from Valdosta and 6.6 miles from Lake Park.
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 1.2 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Lake Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.37 km).
#1 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: North Railroad Avenue (-83.179522, 30.682459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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