How far is Macon, GA from Baldwin, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Baldwin, GA is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
154.87 mi
02h 55m
Flight
114.21 mi
183.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.21 mi
Kilometers
183.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.87 mi
Kilometers
249.24 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-15T12:56
Arrive Baldwin
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Panthersville
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Macon
77.5 mi
01h 27m
To Baldwin
77.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Willingham Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · Willingham Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Willingham Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Willingham Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Willingham Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Stonepile Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Baldwin.

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
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 40%
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 16%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 11%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 10%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Panthersville
01h 27m from Macon
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Clear near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Macon and 77.4 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Panthersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Panthersville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Panthersville
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 114.21 mi (183.8 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Baldwin (-83.53739, 34.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.23 $48.45
Premium $4.78 $26.14 $52.27
Diesel $5.62 $30.76 $61.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Baldwin. The current time is 12:56:46.

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.