How far is Georgetown, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Georgetown, GA to Macon, GA is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.34 mi
02h 33m
Flight
152.28 mi
245.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.28 mi
Kilometers
245.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.34 mi
Kilometers
262.87 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Nov 6, 7:04 PM EST
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 9:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-11-06T16:30
Arrive Macon
Fri, Nov 6, 7:04 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EST
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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Georgetown
81.6 mi
01h 16m
To Macon
81.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82ยฐF
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
63ยฐF
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chowning Drive

    140 m ยท 26 sec ยท Chowning Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive

    106 m ยท 17 sec ยท Beaver Run Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Barksdale Drive

    86 m ยท 15 sec ยท Barksdale Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Red Fox Drive

    88 m ยท 13 sec ยท Red Fox Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto King George Boulevard

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท King George Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2330 ft ยท 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Abercorn Street Extension

    3.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท Abercorn Street Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Argyle Road

    7.5 mi ยท 10 min ยท Fort Argyle Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old River Road

    3.4 mi ยท 6 min ยท Old River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1966 ft ยท 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    145.8 mi ยท 2 hr 36 min ยท Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft ยท 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft ยท 1 min ยท 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft ยท 58 sec ยท Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
146 mi ยท 89%
Fort Argyle Road
7.5 mi ยท 5%
Abercorn Street Extension
3.94 mi ยท 2%
Old River Road
3.4 mi ยท 2%
King George Boulevard
1.11 mi ยท 1%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

146 mi ยท 02h 36m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 16m from Georgetown
Leave By
1:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Chance 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 Georgetown to Macon?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Georgetown and 81.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Macon. Straight-line distance: 152.28 mi (245.07 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9832600, -81.2273300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Chowning Drive (-81.227005, 31.983441)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L ยท about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
11.52 gal ยท 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.04 $23.26 $46.52
Premium $4.48 $25.79 $51.59
Diesel $5.66 $32.60 $65.20

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Macon. The current time is 16:30:43.

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.