How far is Macon, GA from Hamilton, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Hamilton, GA is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
84.83 mi
02h 03m
Flight
72.39 mi
116.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.39 mi
Kilometers
116.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.83 mi
Kilometers
136.52 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Butler
GA

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
42.4 mi
01h 01m
To Hamilton
42.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, GA 22: Eisenhower Parkway

    1135 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Eisenhower Parkway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    48 m · 5 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    36 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    45 m · 5 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    27.8 mi · 39 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    1239 ft · 37 sec · North Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    19.8 mi · 29 min · West Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Martha Berry Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Martha Berry Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Old College Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old College Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Club Lane

    8 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Parkway
36.6 mi · 43%
West Monroe Street
19.8 mi · 23%
Martha Berry Highway
3.14 mi · 4%
Fall Line Freeway
1.47 mi · 2%
Old College Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Parkway

Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

27.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
01h 01m from Macon
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Macon and 42.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Hamilton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 72.39 mi (116.5 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Hamilton

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

Population1,141
Coordinates32.7579100, -84.8749300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Hamilton (-84.87493, 32.75791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.69
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.84 $23.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.24 $26.49
Premium $4.78 $14.29 $28.57
Diesel $5.62 $16.82 $33.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Hamilton. The current time is 03:09:04.

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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.