How far is Edison, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Edison, GA to Macon, GA is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Macon.
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Start on Turner Street
7 m · 2 sec · Turner Street
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Turn right onto Hartford Street East
8.5 mi · 13 min · Hartford Street East
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Continue on West Main Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Newton Road
577 ft · 10 sec · Newton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Albany Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Leary Road
17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road
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Turn left onto Newton Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Newton Road
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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 Edison 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.
Sunny leaving Edison and Clear near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Macon?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Edison and 68.8 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edison and Clear near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Macon. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).
#1 Edison
City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,407 |
| Coordinates | 31.5582300, -84.7382500 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 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 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.18 | $56.35 |
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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