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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.75 mi
02h 09m
Flight
105.3 mi
169.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.3 mi
Kilometers
169.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.75 mi
Kilometers
199.15 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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
Sandersville
GA

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
61.3 mi
01h 04m
To Augusta
62.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
61.4 mi · 50%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 24%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 13%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 2%
15th Street
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
01h 04m from Macon
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.53 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.06 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Augusta. The current time is 00:22:02.

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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.