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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens 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 Baxley and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxley and Macon.
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Start on East Parker Street
19 m · 6 sec · East Parker Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1094 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Boulevard
2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard
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Continue on Hatch Parkway North
7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North
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Continue on Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on US 1/GA 4
2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4
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Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on James Street
20.8 mi · 26 min · James Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 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 Baxley and Macon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Baxley
County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,652 |
| Coordinates | 31.7782500, -82.3484600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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