How far is Gumlog, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Gumlog, GA to Macon, GA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.8 mi
02h 42m
Flight
118.17 mi
190.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.17 mi
Kilometers
190.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.8 mi
Kilometers
223.38 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Gumlog
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gumlog
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gumlog
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Gumlog
68.6 mi
01h 21m
To Macon
70.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Normandy Trail

    106 m · 16 sec · Normandy Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Chalet

    987 ft · 44 sec · Rue Chalet

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gumlog Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Gumlog Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Vickery Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Vickery Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Avenue

    881 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue on College Street

    3 mi · 3 min · College Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bowersville Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bowersville Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    2029 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    11.9 mi · 19 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North

    27 m · 2 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North

    2193 ft · 37 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South General Daniels Avenue

    75 m · 4 sec · South General Daniels Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South General Daniels Avenue

    13.6 mi · 20 min · South General Daniels Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    4 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Macon Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on White Oak Drive

    795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Macon Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 15%
South General Daniels Avenue
13.6 mi · 10%
Macon Highway
13.4 mi · 10%
Wildcat Bridge Road
11.9 mi · 9%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 8%
Athens Highway
7.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Gray Road Southwest

Continue on Gray Road Southwest

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 21m from Gumlog
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gumlog 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 Gumlog to Macon?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Gumlog and 70.2 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gumlog and Macon. Straight-line distance: 118.17 mi (190.17 km).

Gumlog

#1 Gumlog

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Georgia

Population2,146
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.0965400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Normandy Tr (-83.096587, 34.491649)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.82
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.41 $38.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.70 $43.40
Premium $4.78 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.62 $27.56 $55.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gumlog and Macon. The current time is 21:11:31.

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.