How far is Fayetteville, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Macon.
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Start on Glynn Street North
77 m · 10 sec · Glynn Street North
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Continue on Glynn Street North
657 ft · 28 sec · Glynn Street North
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Turn left onto Stonewall Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · Stonewall Avenue East
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Continue on East Lanier Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lanier Avenue
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Turn right onto McDonough Road
6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road
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Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road
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Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 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 Fayetteville 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.
I-75 South
Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Fayetteville and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Macon?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Fayetteville and 37 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs
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 Indian Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 63.47 mi (102.15 km).
#1 Fayetteville
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 18,328 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487300, -84.4549300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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