How far is Demorest, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Demorest, GA to Macon, GA is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Demorest and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Demorest and Macon.
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Start on 441 Historic Highway
941 ft · 19 sec · 441 Historic Highway
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Continue on Central Avenue
1289 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2118 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2809 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
2069 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 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 Demorest 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.
Terrell Starr Parkway
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Demorest and Clear near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Demorest to Macon?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Demorest and 62.5 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Demorest and Clear near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Panthersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Demorest and Macon. Straight-line distance: 119.25 mi (191.92 km).
#1 Demorest
City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 34.5651000, -83.5451700 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
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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