How far is Barnesville, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Barnesville, GA to Macon, GA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnesville and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesville and Macon.
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Start on Forsyth Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Forsyth Street
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Johnston Street
2576 ft · 1 min · West Johnston Street
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Continue on Tift College Drive
1 km · 1 min · Tift College Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 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 Barnesville and Macon.
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.
Forsyth Street
Continue straight
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Barnesville and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnesville to Macon?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Barnesville and 18.8 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barnesville and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnesville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).
#1 Barnesville
City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,669 |
| Coordinates | 33.0545700, -84.1557500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
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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