How far is Jesup, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
151.26 mi
02h 36m
Flight
132.93 mi
213.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.93 mi
Kilometers
213.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.26 mi
Kilometers
243.43 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Jesup
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jesup
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jesup
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tarrytown
GA

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

From Jesup
75.7 mi
01h 18m
To Macon
75.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherry Street

    1013 ft · 31 sec · West Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1042 ft · 26 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Cherry Street

    2193 ft · 44 sec · West Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Odum Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Odum Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway East

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East

  9. 9

    Continue on East Parker Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Parker Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1094 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Boulevard

    2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Hatch Parkway North

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North

  13. 13

    Continue on Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US 1/GA 4

    2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue on James Street

    8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  25. 25

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jesup 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.7 mi · 43%
Odum Highway
13.2 mi · 9%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 8%
Golden Isles Highway East
11.5 mi · 8%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 7%
West Broad Street
9.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

64.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
01h 18m from Jesup
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jesup and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Jesup and 75.6 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jesup and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

102 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jesup and Macon. Straight-line distance: 132.93 mi (213.93 km).

Jesup

#1 Jesup

County seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States

Population9,847
Coordinates31.6078500, -81.8863400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cherry Street (-81.886233, 31.607944)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 Jesup and Macon. The current time is 08:30:28.

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.