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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.47 mi
02h 31m
Flight
104.92 mi
168.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.92 mi
Kilometers
168.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.88 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, Apr 11, 11:26 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 Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
60.3 mi
01h 15m
To Baxley
60.2 mi
01h 15m

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
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    800 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.2 mi · 53%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 9%
Plant Hatch Parkway
9.8 mi · 8%
GA 29
9.5 mi · 8%
East Broad Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
01h 15m from Macon
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $16.83
Round trip
$33.67
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Baxley. The current time is 06:22:49.

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.