How far is Lilburn, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Lilburn, GA to Macon, GA is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lilburn and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lilburn and Macon.
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Start on Church Street Northwest
89 m · 14 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lawrenceville Highway
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Turn left onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
156 m · 9 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on SR 8 CONN
2.6 mi · 4 min · SR 8 CONN
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 78 West
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, I 285 North: Augusta, Macon, Greenville, Chattanooga
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
1996 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.8 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 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 Lilburn and Macon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Terrell Starr Parkway
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lilburn and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lilburn to Macon?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Lilburn and 49 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lilburn and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
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 Locust Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lilburn and Macon. Straight-line distance: 78.26 mi (125.95 km).
#1 Lilburn
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,055 |
| Coordinates | 33.8901000, -84.1429700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.96 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
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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