How far is Hawkinsville, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Hawkinsville, GA to Macon, GA is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
50.07 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.59 mi
63.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.59 mi
Kilometers
63.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.07 mi
Kilometers
80.58 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hawkinsville
Mon, Apr 20, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawkinsville
2026-04-19T23:59
Arrive Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawkinsville
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Hawkinsville
25 mi
00h 26m
To Macon
25.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    95 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Progress Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1038 ft · 16 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Perry Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75:north: Macon

    1526 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

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

    634 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    106 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawkinsville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
18.3 mi · 37%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 14%
Golden Isles Highway
6.54 mi · 13%
Perry Highway
5.47 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.57 mi · 9%
North Perry Parkway
4.27 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 26m from Hawkinsville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hawkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Hawkinsville and 25.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hawkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawkinsville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.72 km).

Hawkinsville

#1 Hawkinsville

City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States

Population5,324
Coordinates32.2837700, -83.4721200
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.472142, 32.283742)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.02
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.01 $14.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.78 $8.46 $16.91
Diesel $5.62 $9.95 $19.91

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawkinsville and Macon. The current time is 23:59:14.

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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.