How far is Macon, GA from Alma, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Alma, GA is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Alma.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
48.6 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
28.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazlehurst Denton Road
75 m · 4 sec · Hazlehurst Denton Road
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Continue on North Tallahassee Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Alma Road
129 m · 7 sec · Alma Road
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Continue on Alma Highway
17.6 mi · 26 min · Alma Highway
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Alma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
48.6 mi · 00h 52m
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 Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Alma?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Rentz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Macon and 64.8 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alma.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Alma. Straight-line distance: 112.98 mi (181.82 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.88 | $43.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
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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