How far is Colquitt, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Colquitt, GA to Macon, GA is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.73 mi
02h 39m
Flight
132.15 mi
212.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.15 mi
Kilometers
212.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.73 mi
Kilometers
250.62 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Colquitt
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colquitt
2026-04-18T06:55
Arrive Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colquitt
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
Warwick
GA

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

From Colquitt
78.2 mi
01h 19m
To Macon
77.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    17 m · 4 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    102 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1st Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    47.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    1192 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

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

    634 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

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

    106 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colquitt and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 37%
Main Street
47.3 mi · 30%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 23%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 5%
West Oakridge Drive
2.97 mi · 2%
Liberty Expressway
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
01h 19m from Colquitt
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colquitt 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 Colquitt to Macon?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Colquitt and 77.5 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colquitt and Macon. Straight-line distance: 132.15 mi (212.68 km).

Colquitt

#1 Colquitt

City in Miller County, Georgia, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates31.1712900, -84.7332500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-84.733253, 31.171153)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Colquitt and Macon. The current time is 06:55:55.

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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.