How far is Macon, GA from Eastman, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Eastman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Eastman.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
9.7 mi · 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sgoda Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sgoda Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Short Route
5.7 mi · 8 min · Cochran Short Route
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Highway 87 Bypass North
2554 ft · 40 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
3039 ft · 47 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
102 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto College Street
87 m · 13 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Eastman.
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.
Cochran Short Route
Continue straight
17.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Eastman?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Cochran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Macon and 27.7 miles from Eastman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Eastman. Straight-line distance: 51.73 mi (83.25 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastman
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.1976700, -83.1776500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastman (-83.17765, 32.19767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
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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