How far is Centerville, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Centerville, GA to Macon, GA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.64 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.93 mi
24.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.64 mi
Kilometers
34.82 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Centerville
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Macon
12.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Houston Lake Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Industrial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Hawkinsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Hawkinsville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Houston Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Houston Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pio Nono Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Pio Nono Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pio Nono Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pio Nono Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Atlanta

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 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 Centerville and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Highway
5.29 mi · 24%
Fall Line Freeway
3.48 mi · 16%
North Houston Lake Boulevard
3.46 mi · 16%
Hawkinsville Road
2.04 mi · 9%
Pio Nono Avenue
1.12 mi · 5%
Houston Road
1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Highway

Turn right onto Industrial Highway

5.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 13m from Centerville
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centerville and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Centerville and 12.5 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).

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#1 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population7,575
Coordinates32.6301400, -83.6896300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: North Houston Lake Boulevard (-83.689707, 32.630141)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 Centerville and Macon. The current time is 01:14:28.

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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.