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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
824 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany
986 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Moultrie Road
2313 ft · 44 sec · Moultrie Road
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Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive
3 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive
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Turn left onto Newton Road
20.1 mi · 28 min · Newton Road
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street
102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street
23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street
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Turn right onto West College Street
555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Crawford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street
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Turn left
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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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.
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
64.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
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).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donalsonville
County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.0404600, -84.8790900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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