How far is Macon, GA from Harlem, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Harlem, GA is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Washington 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 Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Harlem.
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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 · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Emery Road
1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
15.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto East Milledgeville Road
14 m · 1 sec · East Milledgeville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Milledgeville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Harlem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Macon and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Harlem?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Deepstep is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Macon and 53.4 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Macon and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 86.05 mi (138.48 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
Town in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,547 |
| Coordinates | 33.4145800, -82.3126200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlem (-82.31262, 33.41458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.01 | $36.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
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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