How far is Baxley, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Baxley, GA to Macon, GA is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
121.04 mi
02h 04m
Flight
104.92 mi
168.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.92 mi
Kilometers
168.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.79 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, May 31, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Baxley
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baxley
2026-05-31T02:49
Arrive Macon
Sun, May 31, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baxley
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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Baxley
60.5 mi
01h 02m
To Macon
60.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Parker Street

    19 m · 6 sec · East Parker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1094 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Boulevard

    2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Hatch Parkway North

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North

  5. 5

    Continue on Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US 1/GA 4

    2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on James Street

    20.8 mi · 26 min · James Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.7 mi · 53%
James Street
20.8 mi · 17%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 9%
West Broad Street
9.52 mi · 8%
Hatch Parkway North
7.72 mi · 6%
Hatch Parkway
4.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

64.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
01h 02m from Baxley
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baxley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Baxley and 60.6 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baxley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baxley and Macon. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.86 km).

Baxley

#1 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: East Parker Street (-82.348411, 31.778424)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.91
Round trip
$33.83
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.91 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.78 $20.40 $40.80
Diesel $5.62 $24.01 $48.03

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Baxley and Macon. The current time is 02:49:13.

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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.