How far is Dublin, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Dublin, GA to Macon, GA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.66 mi
00h 53m
Flight
47.17 mi
75.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.17 mi
Kilometers
75.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.97 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Dublin
26.7 mi
00h 26m
To Macon
28 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Street

    22 m · 11 sec · East Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    1196 ft · 40 sec · East Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    148 m · 22 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    39 m · 5 sec · North Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Academy Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Academy Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marion Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Macon

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dublin 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
46.5 mi · 85%
Marion Street
4.74 mi · 9%
Academy Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.32 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

46.5 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 26m from Dublin
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Macon?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Dublin and 28 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Macon. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.92 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

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

Population15,802
Coordinates32.5404400, -82.9037500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jackson Street (-82.903738, 32.540444)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.78 $9.22 $18.44
Diesel $5.62 $10.85 $21.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dublin and Macon. The current time is 22:52:49.

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.