How far is Carrollton, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Macon, GA is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 06m.
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.
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Macon.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 10 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn right onto Alabama Street
1110 ft · 26 sec · Alabama Street
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Continue on Newnan Street
2198 ft · 48 sec · Newnan Street
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Bankhead Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Bankhead Highway
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Continue on Duncan Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Duncan Memorial Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Duncan Memorial Highway
2111 ft · 36 sec · Duncan Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Capps Ferry Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Capps Ferry Road
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Continue on South Fulton Parkway
12.7 mi · 17 min · South Fulton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fulton Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Fulton Parkway
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 139: Riverdale Road
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 139 South
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverdale Road
142 m · 11 sec · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75
734 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Macon
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Carrollton 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
58.9 mi · 01h 05m
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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Macon?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 59.6 miles from Carrollton and 60.8 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge
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 Stockbridge.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Macon. Straight-line distance: 97.88 mi (157.52 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
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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