Lake Martin, Alabama

Private charter · GVL → ALX

Gainesville to Lake Martin

154 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Gainesville to Lake Martin, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Thomas C Russell Field in Lake Martin, 154 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
154 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleALXLake Martin
GVL → ALX154 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Lake Martin

Airports in Lake Martin

  • ALX

    Regional airport

    Thomas C Russell Field

    Alexander City · KALX

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,422 ft

  • AUO

    Regional airport

    Auburn University Regional Airport

    Auburn · KAUO

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,264 ft

  • K06A

    Regional airport

    Moton Field Municipal Airport

    Tuskegee

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,005 ft

  • K08A

    Regional airport

    Wetumpka Municipal Airport

    Elmore

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    3,013 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake Martin

Lake Martin was created in the 1920s when Alabama Power built Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River, and its more than 40,000 acres of clear water and hundreds of miles of wooded shoreline have made it Alabama’s favorite lake for second homes. Families from Birmingham, Montgomery and Atlanta keep houses along its coves, and the communities developed by Russell Lands, including Russell Crossroads, have added restaurants, marinas and golf. The nearby town of Alexander City is the main commercial center, with a long manufacturing history.

  1. 01

    Wind Creek State Park

    On the lake’s eastern shore near Alexander City, this park offers one of the largest state-operated campgrounds in the country, with a marina, fishing pier, trails and beach.

  2. 02

    Chimney Rock

    This rocky outcrop along the shoreline is a popular boat-in spot where daring swimmers jump from the ledges into the lake, while others watch from anchored boats.

  3. 03

    Russell Crossroads

    A walkable village built by Russell Lands includes a market, restaurants, shops, trails and a stable, and hosts concerts and events throughout the warmer months.

  4. 04

    Kowaliga Restaurant

    Named for a Hank Williams song inspired by the lake, this waterfront restaurant serves Southern cooking with a large deck and boat slips for diners arriving by water.

  5. 05

    Smith Mountain Fire Tower

    A short but steep hike leads to a restored fire tower on Smith Mountain, where the climb to the top rewards visitors with panoramic views of the lake.

  6. 06

    Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

    North of the lake, this park preserves the site of the 1814 battle where Andrew Jackson’s forces defeated the Red Stick Creek, with a museum and driving tour.

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Questions

Gainesville to Lake Martin flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Lake Martin?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 154 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Lake Martin use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Thomas C Russell Field (ALX), Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO), or Moton Field Municipal Airport (K06A). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Lake Martin cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Gainesville and Lake Martin?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lake Martin back to Gainesville are priced the same way.

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Lake Martin to Gainesville

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