How far is Macon, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Augusta, GA is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 09m.
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 Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Augusta.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on North Avenue
160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Emery Road
1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fall Line Freeway
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 01h 01m
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 Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Augusta?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Macon and 62.4 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 105.3 mi (169.47 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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