How far is Lincolnton, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, GA to Macon, GA is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Macon.
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Start on Main Street
48 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1240 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue
1135 ft · 23 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto May Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · May Avenue
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Continue on Thomson Highway
10 mi · 18 min · Thomson Highway
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Continue on Lincolnton Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Lincolnton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
41 mi · 44 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
1494 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Oconee Parkway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway
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Continue on Greensboro Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Gray Highway
2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 13 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 Lincolnton 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.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
41 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton to Macon?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Lincolnton and 56.7 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincolnton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Macon. Straight-line distance: 93.58 mi (150.61 km).
#1 Lincolnton
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 33.7923500, -82.4790200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.51 | $47.02 |
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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