How far is Macon, GA from Ball Ground, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Ball Ground, GA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 33m.
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 Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Ball Ground.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Ball Ground.
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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 · 22 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1351 ft · 26 sec · Canton Highway
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Turn right
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
995 ft · 36 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
606 ft · 21 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Ball Ground.
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 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.
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 Ball Ground.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Ball Ground?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Macon and 66.6 miles from Ball Ground.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Ball Ground.
Stop Ideas Near Morrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Ball Ground. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.21 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ball Ground (-84.37659, 34.33815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
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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