How far is Macon, GA from Colquitt, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Colquitt, GA is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.12 mi
03h 15m
Flight
132.15 mi
212.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.15 mi
Kilometers
212.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.12 mi
Kilometers
251.25 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colquitt
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-18T08:22
Arrive Colquitt
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warwick
GA

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
78.2 mi
01h 38m
To Colquitt
78 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hardeman Avenue

    874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    127 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany

    986 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Moultrie Road

    2313 ft · 44 sec · Moultrie Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Newton Road

    20.1 mi · 28 min · Newton Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street

    102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West College Street

    135 m · 10 sec · West College Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 41%
Newton Road
47.3 mi · 30%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 22%
East Oakridge Drive
2.97 mi · 2%
Liberty Expressway
1.95 mi · 1%
Clark Avenue
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
01h 38m from Macon
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Colquitt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Macon and 78 miles from Colquitt.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Colquitt.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Colquitt. Straight-line distance: 132.15 mi (212.68 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Colquitt

City in Miller County, Georgia, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates31.1712900, -84.7332500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Colquitt (-84.73325, 31.17129)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.65
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.83 $43.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.78 $26.33 $52.65
Diesel $5.62 $30.99 $61.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Colquitt. The current time is 08:22:21.

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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.