How far is Macon, GA from Hephzibah, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Hephzibah, GA is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
110.31 mi
02h 20m
Flight
94.73 mi
152.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.31 mi
Kilometers
177.53 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hephzibah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Hephzibah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Sandersville
GA

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
55.1 mi
01h 10m
To Hephzibah
55.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 15 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    67 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blythe Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Blythe Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia 88

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
61.4 mi · 56%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 15%
South Main Street
15 mi · 14%
Blythe Road
6.17 mi · 6%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
01h 10m from Macon
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Hephzibah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Macon and 55.2 miles from Hephzibah.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Hephzibah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Hephzibah. Straight-line distance: 94.73 mi (152.45 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Hephzibah

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,936
Coordinates33.3140300, -82.0967900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Hephzibah (-82.09679, 33.31403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 Hephzibah. The current time is 22:24:44.

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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.