How far is Donalsonville, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Macon, GA is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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
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Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donalsonville and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville and Macon.
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Start on East 3rd Street
13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue
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Continue on Crawford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
875 ft · 18 sec · West College Street
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Continue straight
107 m · 7 sec
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Continue on North 1st Street
20 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
47.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Oakridge Drive
3 mi · 5 min · West Oakridge Drive
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Continue on Moultrie Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
1192 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
634 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on 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 Donalsonville and Macon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville to Macon?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 85.1 miles from Donalsonville and 84.5 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 144.27 mi (232.18 km).
#1 Donalsonville
County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.0404600, -84.8790900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
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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