How far is Fitzgerald, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Fitzgerald, GA to Macon, GA is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
92.81 mi
01h 43m
Flight
80.88 mi
130.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.88 mi
Kilometers
130.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.81 mi
Kilometers
149.37 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzgerald
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzgerald
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
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From Fitzgerald
53.1 mi
00h 51m
To Macon
39.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitzgerald and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitzgerald and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington Avenue
76.4 mi · 82%
Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 19%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 8%
East Central Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
Sylvester Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Irwinville Highway
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Washington Avenue

Merge slight left

74 mi · 01h 19m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 51m from Fitzgerald
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitzgerald and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitzgerald to Macon?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Fitzgerald and 39.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fitzgerald and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitzgerald and Macon. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.17 km).

Fitzgerald

#1 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-83.25265, 31.714945)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitzgerald and Macon. The current time is 04:39:05.

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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.