How far is Macon, GA from Edison, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Edison, GA is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
146.08 mi
03h 04m
Flight
109.69 mi
176.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.69 mi
Kilometers
176.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.08 mi
Kilometers
235.1 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edison
Sun, May 3, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, May 3, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-03T16:09
Arrive Edison
Sun, May 3, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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

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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Macon
73.1 mi
01h 32m
To Edison
72.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leary Road

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Albany Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Depot Street

    62 m · 4 sec · South Depot Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Newton Road

    114 m · 6 sec · Newton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Depot Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Dickey Street Northwest

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Dickey Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Turner Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Turner Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 44%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 24%
Leary Road
17.3 mi · 12%
Dickey Street Northwest
8.54 mi · 6%
Depot Street
6.91 mi · 5%
Newton Road
3.86 mi · 3%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
01h 32m from Macon
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Macon and Sunny near Edison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Macon and 72.9 miles from Edison.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Macon and Sunny near Edison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Edison. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Edison

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA

Population1,407
Coordinates31.5582300, -84.7382500
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Edison (-84.73825, 31.55823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.78 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.62 $28.96 $57.93

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Edison. The current time is 16:09:19.

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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.