How far is Hardwick, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Hardwick, GA to Macon, GA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jones County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Macon.
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Start on Vinson Highway
27 m · 4 sec · Vinson Highway
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Turn right onto South Wayne Street
621 ft · 20 sec · South Wayne Street
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Turn left onto West Andrews Street
2119 ft · 1 min · West Andrews Street
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Turn right onto Effingham Road
1257 ft · 34 sec · Effingham Road
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Continue on Ivey Drive
3103 ft · 1 min · Ivey Drive
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Continue on Frank Bone Road
2337 ft · 1 min · Frank Bone Road
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Turn left
24.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Shurling Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive
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Turn left onto Gray Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Gray Highway
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 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 Hardwick and Macon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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24.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hardwick 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 Hardwick to Macon?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hardwick and 15.7 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hardwick and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Macon. Straight-line distance: 28.45 mi (45.78 km).
#1 Hardwick
Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0682000, -83.2234900 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.54 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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