How far is Folkston, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Macon, GA is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folkston and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston and Macon.
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Start on Magnolia Street
67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 17 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive
3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32.1 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
622 ft · 23 sec · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Plant Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · Plant Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
2342 ft · 42 sec · State Street
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Continue on Ossie Davis Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ossie Davis Parkway
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Continue on State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Alma Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on North Pierce Street
15.2 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard
92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
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Continue on Tallahassee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street
2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 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 Folkston 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Folkston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Folkston to Macon?
The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lumber City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Folkston and 116.6 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Folkston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Lumber City
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 Lumber City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Macon. Straight-line distance: 168.33 mi (270.9 km).
#1 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.12 | $84.25 |
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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