Origin
Lake Park, GA
Late night in Lake Park on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Park, GA to Valdosta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Park, GA
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Valdosta, GA
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Trip Overview
Lake Park, GA to Valdosta, GA is 13.5 miles and takes about 20m via West Marion Avenue and South Patterson Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Georgia. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it an easy, quick trip. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or as a segment of a larger journey. Plan for this to be a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Marion Avenue | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| South Patterson Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| J.M. Beck Overpass | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Ashley Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Magnolia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Patterson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Marion Avenue
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park, GA and Valdosta, GA.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
208 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 376
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West Marion Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Patterson Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
J.M. Beck Overpass
6
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ashley Street
7
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
511 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Magnolia Street
8
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Patterson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
J.L. Lomax Drive
10
Arrive at destination
J.L. Lomax Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41; GA 7; GA 376 / West Marion Avenue
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 376 / West Marion Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
J.L. Lomax Drive
Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Valdosta, GA
Late night in Valdosta on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 13.5 miles. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn is 9.6 miles along West Marion Avenue. You'll transition from West Marion Avenue to South Patterson Street, and the J.M. Beck Overpass is a notable point. The profile suggests a route that requires consistent attention to navigation rather than sustained high-speed driving. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on West Marion Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41; GA 7; GA 376 / West Marion Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Valdosta, GA
Full guide →Valdosta is the 10th largest city in the state of Georgia. It is located in Lowndes County, in the state's Plantation Midlands region. The population is about 50,000 people. Valdosta is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, where new buildings are always being built somewhere.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on West Marion Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41; GA 7; GA 376 / West Marion Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (US 41 Business; GA 7 Business / North Patterson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valdosta, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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