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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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 01h 29m.
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 Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Rock Chapel Road
17 m · 3 sec · Rock Chapel Road
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Continue on Main Street
1890 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Klondike Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road
38 m · 2 sec · Klondike Road
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Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road
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Turn left onto Union Church Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Steam Mill Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Steam Mill Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway
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Turn left onto Highway 155 North
9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North
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Continue on Sims Street
1659 ft · 49 sec · Sims Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Keys Ferry Street
854 ft · 25 sec · Keys Ferry Street
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Turn right onto South Zack Hinton Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Zack Hinton Parkway
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Continue on McDonough Road
2334 ft · 42 sec · McDonough Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South
1101 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 41 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 Lithonia 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lithonia and Macon. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.42 km).
#1 Lithonia
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 33.7123300, -84.1051900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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