How far is Macon, GA from Lithonia, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Lithonia, GA is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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 Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Lithonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Lithonia.
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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 · 22 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
51.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 155 North: McDonough, Southern Belle Farm
50 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto McDonough Road
1427 ft · 24 sec · McDonough Road
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Continue on GA 155
2.9 mi · 5 min · GA 155
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Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard
865 ft · 25 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sims Street
1398 ft · 36 sec · Sims Street
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Continue on Highway 155 North
9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North
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Turn right onto Steam Mill Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Church Road
64 m · 3 sec · Union Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Church Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flat Bridge Road Southwest
65 m · 4 sec · Flat Bridge Road Southwest
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Continue on Klondike Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road
37 m · 3 sec · Klondike Road
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Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1948 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock Chapel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Lithonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
51.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Lithonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Lithonia?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Macon and 38.3 miles from Lithonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Lithonia.
Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg
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 Jenkinsburg.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Lithonia. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.42 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lithonia
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 33.7123300, -84.1051900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lithonia (-84.10519, 33.71233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
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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