How far is Macon, GA from Barnesville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Barnesville, GA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.75 mi
54.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.75 mi
Kilometers
54.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.86 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnesville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-11T06:22
Arrive Barnesville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Macon
18.6 mi
00h 24m
To Barnesville
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Tift College Drive, Juliette Road

    1826 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Juliette Road

    780 ft · 17 sec · Juliette Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tift College Drive

    3164 ft · 1 min · Tift College Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Johnston Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · East Johnston Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive

    86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Atlanta Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Old Atlanta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Forsyth Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Forsyth Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
21 mi · 56%
Old Atlanta Highway
10.2 mi · 27%
Forsyth Street
1.67 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Tift College Drive
0.95 mi · 3%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

20.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 24m from Macon
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Barnesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Macon and 18.6 miles from Barnesville.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Barnesville.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.32 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Barnesville

City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA

Population6,669
Coordinates33.0545700, -84.1557500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Barnesville (-84.15575, 33.05457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $4.78 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $5.62 $7.37 $14.73

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Barnesville. The current time is 06:22:24.

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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.