How far is Duluth, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Duluth, GA to Macon, GA is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duluth and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth and Macon.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Lawrenceville Street
138 m · 13 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Buford Highway
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Turn left onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South
2245 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
1.4 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
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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 Duluth 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 Duluth and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duluth to Macon?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Duluth and 56 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duluth and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near McDonough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonough.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Macon. Straight-line distance: 85.56 mi (137.7 km).
#1 Duluth
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 29,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.0028800, -84.1446400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
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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