Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Park, NC
Michael Ken
Jaars, NC
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Lake Park, NC to Jaars, NC is 20.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Potter Road South, Wesley Chapel Road, and Old Providence Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within North Carolina's Southeast region. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as a connecting leg to a larger journey, offering minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Potter Road South | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Wesley Chapel Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Old Providence Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Davis Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Faith Church Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Wesley Chapel Stouts Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Independence Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Providence Road South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park, NC and Jaars, NC.
Start on Creft Circle
Turn right onto Faith Church Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 74
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 74
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
Enter roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
Enter roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
Continue on Potter Road South
Continue on Old Providence Road
Turn left onto Providence Road South
Turn right onto Davis Road
Turn right onto Jaars Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Faith Church Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lake Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Jaars on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating town and country roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on Potter Road South. The route primarily utilizes Potter Road South, Wesley Chapel Road, and Old Providence Road, offering a consistent local driving feel without the monotony of interstate travel. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way from Lake Park to Jaars.
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 around 0.3 miles in near Faith Church Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Faith Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 74 / Independence Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: chicken;kebab
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Indian Trail, NC
Cuisine: greek;mediterranean
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Indian Trail, NC
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, short detour
Indian Trail, NC
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Indian Trail, NC
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Visit websiteBattlefield
Near the end, right off the route
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Monument
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Grave
Early in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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.
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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