How far is Brunswick, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Brunswick, GA to Macon, GA is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.53 mi
03h 24m
Flight
171.41 mi
275.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.41 mi
Kilometers
275.86 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.53 mi
Kilometers
308.23 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Register
GA

This small Bulloch County community is situated at an elevation of 194 feet in the coastal plain of Georgia.

From Brunswick
112.5 mi
01h 42m
To Macon
79.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich Street

    19 m · 10 sec · Norwich Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gloucester Street

    1245 ft · 41 sec · Gloucester Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Castle Street

    872 ft · 19 sec · New Castle Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Newcastle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Newcastle Street

  5. 5

    Continue on New Jesup Highway

    2490 ft · 47 sec · New Jesup Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Norwich Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Jesup Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 81%
I 95 North
62.9 mi · 33%
Newcastle Street
2.35 mi · 1%
New Jesup Highway
1.83 mi · 1%
Norwich Street
0.89 mi
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Register
01h 42m from Brunswick
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Macon?

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Register is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Brunswick and 79.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Register

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Register, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Register.

RAIL

Savannah

77 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

85 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

104 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Macon. Straight-line distance: 171.41 mi (275.86 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich Street (-81.491417, 31.149969)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.55
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.78 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.78 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.62 $38.02 $76.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Macon. The current time is 22:34:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.