How far is Augusta, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Macon, GA is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Macon.
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Start on Walton Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Continue on Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Emery Road
1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Emery Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway
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Take the exit slight left
540 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto 2nd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Macon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fall Line Freeway
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Macon?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Augusta and 62.6 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Macon. Straight-line distance: 105.3 mi (169.47 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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