How far is Athens, GA from Macon, GA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Athens and Macon is 78.78 miles (126.79 km).

Flight distance from Athens, GA to Macon, GA is 78.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Athens to Macon with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Athens, Georgia to Macon, Georgia is: 93.9 miles (151.11 km) by car.

Driving from Athens to Macon will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.

#1 Athens

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

Population	116714
GPS Coordinates	33°57'39"N 83°22'41"W
Latitude	33.9609500
Longitude	-83.3779400
Altitude	228
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located on the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia. Macon is known for its many music venues, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Ocmulgee National Monument and the Hay House Museum.

Population	152663
GPS Coordinates	32°50'26"N 83°37'57"W
Latitude	32.8406900
Longitude	-83.6324000
Altitude	112
Country	United States

Starting point in Athens: North Lumpkin Street (-83.377973,33.960942)
Ending point in Macon: Mulberry Street (-83.632388,32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Macon

The distance between Athens and Macon is 151 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Athens and Macon. The current time is 16:31:45.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.54 liters (3.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Macon.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Macon is $9.92 (diesel $13.51).

Georgia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3	$3.43	$3.82	$4.08
Total	$9.92	$11.38	$12.66	$13.51

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Macon (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.