How far is Canton, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Canton, GA to Macon, GA is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
123.83 mi
02h 03m
Flight
108.39 mi
174.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.83 mi
Kilometers
199.29 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
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 Canton
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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Canton
61.8 mi
01h 01m
To Macon
62 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Marietta Street

    96 m · 16 sec · East Marietta Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Archer Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Archer Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street

    2010 ft · 55 sec · West Marietta Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Marietta Road

    1084 ft · 33 sec · Marietta Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway

    2716 ft · 1 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South, GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Atlanta

    942 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 63%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 14%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 8%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 01m from Canton
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Canton and 62 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Macon. Straight-line distance: 108.39 mi (174.43 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA

Population32,347
Coordinates34.2367600, -84.4907600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-84.490863, 34.236767)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 Canton and Macon. The current time is 00:41:47.

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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.