How far is Arlington, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Arlington, GA to Macon, GA is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
143.23 mi
02h 27m
Flight
115.99 mi
186.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.99 mi
Kilometers
186.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.23 mi
Kilometers
230.5 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Arlington
72 mi
01h 13m
To Macon
71.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Arlington and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Pioneer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    74 m · 4 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newton Road

    577 ft · 10 sec · Newton Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Albany Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Leary Road

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Newton Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    1192 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 40%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 25%
Leary Road
17.3 mi · 12%
Pioneer Road
12.9 mi · 9%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 5%
Newton Road
3.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
01h 13m from Arlington
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Arlington and 71.3 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Macon. Straight-line distance: 115.99 mi (186.66 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in Calhoun County and Early County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates31.4399000, -84.7249200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Road (-84.724926, 31.439922)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.01
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.00 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $4.78 $24.13 $48.26
Diesel $5.62 $28.40 $56.80

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 Arlington and Macon. The current time is 00:40:08.

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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.