How far is Fair Oaks, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Fair Oaks, GA to Macon, GA is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.78 mi
01h 50m
Flight
91.08 mi
146.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.08 mi
Kilometers
146.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.78 mi
Kilometers
167.01 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Oct 16, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 10:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Oaks
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Macon
Fri, Oct 16, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Oaks
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Fair Oaks
50.7 mi
00h 55m
To Macon
53.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Joyner Avenue

    17 m · 7 sec · Joyner Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barber Road

    1536 ft · 56 sec · Barber Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Concord Road Southeast

    39 m · 8 sec · Old Concord Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    3106 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Oaks 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 75%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
2.89 mi · 3%
Atlanta Road Southeast
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 55m from Fair Oaks
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fair Oaks and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fair Oaks to Macon?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Fair Oaks and 53.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fair Oaks and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks and Macon. Straight-line distance: 91.08 mi (146.58 km).

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#1 Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9164900, -84.5446500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Joyner Avenue (-84.54477, 33.916486)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.71
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.85 $27.71
Mid-grade $4.27 $15.62 $31.25
Premium $4.70 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.75 $21.03 $42.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Oaks and Macon. The current time is 06:35:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.