How far is Macon, GA from East Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to East Griffin, GA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
50.84 mi
00h 59m
Flight
44.37 mi
71.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.84 mi
Kilometers
81.82 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-20T01:26
Arrive East Griffin
Mon, Apr 20, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Macon
25.4 mi
00h 29m
To East Griffin
25.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and East Griffin.

  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

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center

    32 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1385 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Barrow Road

    2110 ft · 45 sec · Barrow Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Road

    2195 ft · 44 sec · Newton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Falls Road

    1206 ft · 36 sec · High Falls Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    21 m · 5 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 East Griffin.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
40.2 mi · 79%
GA 16 West
6.7 mi · 13%
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
0.85 mi · 2%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi · 2%
Spring Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Newton Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 29m from Macon
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near East Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to East Griffin?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Macon and 25.4 miles from East Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near East Griffin.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and East Griffin. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
East Griffin

#2 East Griffin

Census-designated place in Spalding County, Georgia

Population1,451
Coordinates33.2437300, -84.2288100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: East Griffin (-84.22881, 33.24373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.93 $15.86
Premium $4.78 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $5.62 $10.07 $20.13

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and East Griffin. The current time is 01:26:56.

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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.