How far is Macon, GA from Garden City, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Garden City, GA is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Garden City.
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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
159.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chatham Parkway
1586 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Chatham Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chatham Parkway
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Burnsed Boulevard
1586 ft · 32 sec · Burnsed Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rommel Avenue
1743 ft · 48 sec · Rommel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rommel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Garden City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
159 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macon and Partly Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Garden City?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Macon and 82.6 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Macon and Partly Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
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 Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 152.93 mi (246.11 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 32.1143700, -81.1540000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-81.154, 32.11437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
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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