How far is Macon, GA from Hardwick, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Hardwick, GA is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jones County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Hardwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Hardwick.
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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
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Take the exit slight right
27.3 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Frank Bone Road
2337 ft · 1 min · Frank Bone Road
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Continue on Ivey Drive
3103 ft · 1 min · Ivey Drive
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Continue on Effingham Road
1257 ft · 40 sec · Effingham Road
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Turn left onto West Andrews Street
2119 ft · 1 min · West Andrews Street
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Turn right onto South Wayne Street
621 ft · 17 sec · South Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Vinson Highway
27 m · 2 sec · Vinson Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vinson Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Hardwick.
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.
Gray Highway
Take the exit slight right
27.3 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Hardwick?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Macon and 15.4 miles from Hardwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Macon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 28.45 mi (45.78 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardwick
Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0682000, -83.2234900 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardwick (-83.22349, 33.0682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
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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