How far is Berkeley Lake, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 01h 47m.
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 and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berkeley Lake and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkeley Lake and Macon.
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Start on Lakeshore Drive Northwest
1644 ft · 1 min · Lakeshore Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto South Berkeley Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Berkeley Lake Road
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Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
7.4 mi · 10 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
1974 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 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 Berkeley Lake 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.
Terrell Starr Parkway
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berkeley Lake 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 Berkeley Lake to Macon?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Berkeley Lake and 52.4 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berkeley Lake and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near McDonough
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 McDonough.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkeley Lake and Macon. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.11 km).
#1 Berkeley Lake
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,133 |
| Coordinates | 33.9837100, -84.1865800 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
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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