How far is Macon, GA from Boston, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Boston, GA is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Boston.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 4th Street
2122 ft · 53 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
7.9 mi · 11 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Adel Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Adel Highway
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Turn right
13.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto County Line Street
12.5 mi · 22 min · County Line Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
973 ft · 25 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Boston?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Macon and 81.2 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Boston. Straight-line distance: 141.86 mi (228.3 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
City in Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 30.7918600, -83.7898900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston (-83.78989, 30.79186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
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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