How far is Macon, GA from Doraville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Doraville, GA is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.14 mi
01h 50m
Flight
82.15 mi
132.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.15 mi
Kilometers
132.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.14 mi
Kilometers
153.11 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doraville
Mon, May 25, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Mon, May 25, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-25T04:07
Arrive Doraville
Mon, May 25, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Macon
47.6 mi
00h 55m
To Doraville
47.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville

    2953 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    1886 ft · 46 sec · Buford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1049 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New Peachtree Road

    1585 ft · 51 sec · New Peachtree Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    14 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 66%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.1 mi · 19%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 11%
US 23
1.41 mi · 1%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 285 East
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 55m from Macon
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doraville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Macon and 47.5 miles from Doraville.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Macon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doraville.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Doraville. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.21 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Doraville

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,264
Coordinates33.8981600, -84.2832600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Doraville (-84.28326, 33.89816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.88 $29.76
Premium $4.78 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $5.62 $18.90 $37.79

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Doraville. The current time is 04:07:41.

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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.