How far is Cuthbert, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Cuthbert, GA to Macon, GA is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
126.65 mi
02h 20m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.65 mi
Kilometers
203.83 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuthbert
2026-04-15T14:55
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuthbert
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
Oglethorpe
GA

City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Cuthbert
60.8 mi
01h 10m
To Macon
65.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dawson Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Peachtree Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Graves Station Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Graves Station Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rountree Drive Southwest

    1044 ft · 24 sec · Rountree Drive Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    3276 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Plains Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Americus Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Americus Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Americus-Dawson Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Americus-Dawson Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lamar Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tripp Street

    733 ft · 23 sec · Tripp Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Crawford Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Spaulding Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Quail Drive

    20.4 mi · 28 min · Quail Drive

  26. 26

    Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  29. 29

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

    634 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

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

    106 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuthbert 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
21.7 mi · 17%
Quail Drive
20.4 mi · 16%
Broad Street
19.9 mi · 16%
Crawford Street
16.9 mi · 13%
Americus-Dawson Road
14.3 mi · 11%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oglethorpe
01h 10m from Cuthbert
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cuthbert and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Oglethorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Cuthbert and 65.8 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cuthbert and Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuthbert and Macon. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.13 km).

Cuthbert

#1 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-84.78947, 31.771)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.41
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.71 $35.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.80 $39.60
Premium $4.78 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.62 $25.14 $50.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuthbert and Macon. The current time is 14:55:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.