How far is Macon, GA from Fayetteville, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Fayetteville, GA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Fayetteville.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on North Avenue
160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road
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Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road
717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Turn right onto Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on McDonough Road
6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lanier Avenue
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Turn right onto Glynn Street North
15 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Macon and 36.2 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 63.47 mi (102.15 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 18,328 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487300, -84.4549300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
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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