How far is Macon, GA from Flowery Branch, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
123.03 mi
02h 19m
Flight
94.41 mi
151.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.41 mi
Kilometers
151.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.03 mi
Kilometers
198 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, May 13, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Macon
61.6 mi
01h 09m
To Flowery Branch
61.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Flowery Branch.

  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

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Spout Springs Road

    1693 ft · 39 sec · Spout Springs Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2714 ft · 54 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Snelling Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Snelling Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 51%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 14%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 13%
Lanier Parkway
11.4 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
1.22 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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 09m from Macon
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Flowery Branch?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Macon and 61.5 miles from Flowery Branch.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Flowery Branch. Straight-line distance: 94.41 mi (151.94 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Flowery Branch

#2 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Flowery Branch (-83.92518, 34.1851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.38
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.19 $34.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.22 $38.44
Premium $4.78 $20.74 $41.47
Diesel $5.62 $24.41 $48.82

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Flowery Branch. The current time is 19:27:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.