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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.29 mi
00h 17m
Flight
12.04 mi
19.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.04 mi
Kilometers
19.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.29 mi
Kilometers
21.39 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Park
Mon, Jun 29, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Mon, Jun 29, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-06-29T03:04
Arrive Lake Park
Mon, Jun 29, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dasher
GA

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

From Valdosta
6.6 mi
00h 08m
To Lake Park
6.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
97°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    1383 ft · 53 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Crane Avenue

    101 m · 9 sec · West Crane Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto J.M. Beck Overpass

    1779 ft · 44 sec · J.M. Beck Overpass

  5. 5

    Continue on South Patterson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Patterson Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    675 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    66 m · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Patterson Street
12.4 mi · 94%
J.M. Beck Overpass
0.34 mi · 3%
North Patterson Street
0.26 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.13 mi · 1%
West Crane Avenue
0.06 mi
J.L. Lomax Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dasher
00h 08m from Valdosta
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Park

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

Population1,371
Coordinates30.6821500, -83.1795900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
End: North Railroad Avenue (-83.179522, 30.682459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.72
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Jun 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Lake Park. The current time is 03:04:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.