How far is Lithonia, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Lithonia, GA to Macon, GA is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
80.16 mi
01h 29m
Flight
66.13 mi
106.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.16 mi
Kilometers
129 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lithonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lithonia
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lithonia
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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Lithonia
38.3 mi
00h 44m
To Macon
41.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rock Chapel Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Rock Chapel Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1890 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Klondike Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Klondike Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Church Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Steam Mill Expressway

    9 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Expressway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Steam Mill Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 155 North

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North

  10. 10

    Continue on Sims Street

    1659 ft · 49 sec · Sims Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Keys Ferry Street

    854 ft · 25 sec · Keys Ferry Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Zack Hinton Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Zack Hinton Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on McDonough Road

    2334 ft · 42 sec · McDonough Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1101 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lithonia 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
49.3 mi · 62%
Highway 155 North
9.68 mi · 12%
Klondike Road
5.94 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 4%
South Zack Hinton Parkway
2.84 mi · 4%
Union Church Road
2.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
00h 44m from Lithonia
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lithonia and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Lithonia and 41.8 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lithonia and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lithonia and Macon. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.42 km).

Lithonia

#1 Lithonia

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,321
Coordinates33.7123300, -84.1051900
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Chapel Road (-84.105307, 33.712429)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.53 $25.07
Premium $4.78 $13.52 $27.04
Diesel $5.62 $15.92 $31.83

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 Lithonia and Macon. The current time is 22:49:32.

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.