How far is Macon, GA from Baxley, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Baxley, GA is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 31m.
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 Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Baxley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Baxley.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
1627 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right
94 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Parker Street
19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Parker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Baxley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.2 mi · 01h 09m
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 Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Baxley?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Macon and 60.2 miles from Baxley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Baxley. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.86 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baxley
County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,652 |
| Coordinates | 31.7782500, -82.3484600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
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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