How far is Cochran, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Cochran, GA to Macon, GA is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
38.69 mi
00h 42m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.69 mi
Kilometers
62.26 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Cochran
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochran
2026-04-19T06:26
Arrive Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cochran
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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Cochran
20.5 mi
00h 21m
To Macon
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dykes Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Dykes Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Golden Isles Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 87 Bypass North

    588 ft · 9 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Golden Isles Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Longstreet Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Longstreet Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Longstreet Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    125 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Jeffersonville

    1640 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 16:west: Macon

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    21.9 mi · 24 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 Cochran 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
21.9 mi · 57%
Longstreet Road
7.36 mi · 19%
Golden Isles Highway
4.23 mi · 11%
Longstreet Church Road
2.46 mi · 6%
Northeast 2nd Street
1.24 mi · 3%
2nd Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

21.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 21m from Cochran
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cochran and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Cochran and 18.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cochran and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochran and Macon. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.78 km).

Cochran

#1 Cochran

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

Population5,018
Coordinates32.3868300, -83.3546100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Dykes Street (-83.354529, 32.386763)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cochran and Macon. The current time is 06:26:29.

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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.