How far is Macon, GA from Cuthbert, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Cuthbert, GA is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.15 mi
02h 45m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.15 mi
Kilometers
194.97 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-15T16:26
Arrive Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Oglethorpe
GA

City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
60.6 mi
01h 22m
To Cuthbert
60.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.6 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marshallville Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Forsyth Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plains Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway

  22. 22

    Merge left onto Columbus Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Columbus Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    1044 ft · 26 sec · Rountree Drive Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Graves Station Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Graves Station Road Southwest

  28. 28

    Continue on Graves Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Graves Highway

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peachtree Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Peachtree Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    74 m · 6 sec · Pearl Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Plum Street

    72 m · 6 sec · Plum Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto West Dawson Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Dawson Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
28.6 mi · 24%
Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 17%
Graves Highway
19.9 mi · 16%
Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
13.2 mi · 11%
Plains Highway
4.94 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oglethorpe
01h 22m from Macon
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Oglethorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Macon and 60.5 miles from Cuthbert.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cuthbert.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Cuthbert. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.13 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Cuthbert (-84.78937, 31.77127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
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
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $16.91
Round trip
$33.83
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.91 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.78 $20.40 $40.80
Diesel $5.62 $24.01 $48.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Cuthbert. The current time is 16:26:34.

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.