How far is Arcade, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Arcade, GA to Macon, GA is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.82 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.58 mi
137.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.82 mi
Kilometers
176.74 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Arcade
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcade
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcade
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Arcade
53.1 mi
01h 01m
To Macon
56.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arcade and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arcade and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Peppers Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Peppers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wyatt Street

    23 m · 8 sec · Wyatt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Athens Highway

    2013 ft · 42 sec · Athens Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1866 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tallassee Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Tallassee Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tallassee Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Tallassee Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Tallassee Road

    3264 ft · 1 min · Tallassee Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward GA 10 Loop, GA 316

    984 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Oconee Connector

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oconee Connector

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oconee Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on Mars Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Experiment Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Watkinsville Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcade and Macon.

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 19%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 10%
Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 9%
Athens Highway
8.2 mi · 7%
Tallassee Road
5.6 mi · 5%
Gray Bypass
5.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Gray Road Southwest

Continue on Gray Road Southwest

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 01m from Arcade
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcade and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arcade to Macon?

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Arcade and 56.7 miles from Macon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.37 one way or $30.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcade and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smyrna.

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcade and Macon. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 km).

Arcade

#1 Arcade

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,040
Coordinates34.0778900, -83.5615500
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Peppers Street (-83.561727, 34.07774)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $15.37
Round trip
$30.74
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.37 $30.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.18 $34.37
Premium $4.78 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $5.62 $21.82 $43.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcade and Macon. The current time is 04:16:17.

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.