How far is Isle of Hope, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Isle of Hope, GA to Macon, GA is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
173.18 mi
02h 44m
Flight
161.3 mi
259.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.3 mi
Kilometers
259.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.18 mi
Kilometers
278.71 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Jun 3, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Isle of Hope
Wed, Jun 3, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isle of Hope
2026-06-03T03:32
Arrive Macon
Wed, Jun 3, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Isle of Hope
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
Nunez
GA

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

From Isle of Hope
86.4 mi
01h 22m
To Macon
86.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Hope and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Hope and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Parkersburg Road

    1704 ft · 47 sec · Parkersburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Skidaway Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Skidaway Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive

    109 m · 7 sec · Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Harry Truman Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward DeRenne Avenue, Hunter Army Airfield

    1556 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    959 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    161.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Hope 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 93%
William F. Lynes Parkway
3.95 mi · 2%
Skidaway Road
1.8 mi · 1%
East Derenne Avenue
1.67 mi · 1%
Harry Truman Parkway
1.02 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 22m from Isle of Hope
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Isle of Hope and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Isle of Hope to Macon?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 86.4 miles from Isle of Hope and 86.9 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Isle of Hope and Sunny 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 Isle of Hope and Macon. Straight-line distance: 161.3 mi (259.58 km).

Isle of Hope

#1 Isle of Hope

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population2,402
Coordinates31.9818800, -81.0609400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-81.061034, 31.981738)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.13 L · about $24.20
Round trip
$48.40
12.22 gal · 46.26 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.20 $48.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.06 $54.12
Premium $4.78 $29.19 $58.39
Diesel $5.62 $34.36 $68.73

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Isle of Hope and Macon. The current time is 03:32:03.

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.