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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.21 mi
01h 20m
Flight
63.47 mi
102.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.47 mi
Kilometers
102.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.21 mi
Kilometers
117.82 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T00:30
Arrive Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Fayetteville
36.2 mi
00h 40m
To Macon
37 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Glynn Street North

    77 m · 10 sec · Glynn Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Glynn Street North

    657 ft · 28 sec · Glynn Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stonewall Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stonewall Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lanier Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lanier Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McDonough Road

    6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
50.7 mi · 69%
McDonough Road
6.04 mi · 8%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.15 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 4%
Hastings Bridge Road
1.56 mi · 2%
East Lanier Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
00h 40m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs, 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 Indian Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 63.47 mi (102.15 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lanier Avenue (-84.45493, 33.448627)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Macon. The current time is 00:30:27.

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.