How far is Macon, GA from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Donalsonville, GA is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.88 mi
03h 36m
Flight
144.27 mi
232.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.27 mi
Kilometers
232.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.88 mi
Kilometers
273.4 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-18T06:59
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
85 mi
01h 48m
To Donalsonville
84.8 mi
01h 48m

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
88°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 Donalsonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on South Cuthbert Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West College Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 38%
Newton Road
47.3 mi · 28%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
01h 48m from Macon
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 85 miles from Macon and 84.8 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 144.27 mi (232.18 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.45
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.73 $47.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.53 $53.06
Premium $4.78 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.62 $33.69 $67.38

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 Donalsonville. The current time is 06:59:37.

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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.