How far is Macon, GA from Lumber City, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Lumber City, GA is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.03 mi
02h 01m
Flight
84 mi
135.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84 mi
Kilometers
135.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.16 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumber City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Lumber City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
48.5 mi
01h 00m
To Lumber City
48.5 mi
01h 00m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Lumber City.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    800 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    48.6 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Victoria Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
48.6 mi · 50%
East Golden Isles Highway
15.2 mi · 16%
US 319
1.86 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.61 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.65 mi · 1%
Spring Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

48.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
01h 00m from Macon
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Lumber City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Lumber City?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Macon and 48.5 miles from Lumber City.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Lumber City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Lumber City. Straight-line distance: 84 mi (135.18 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Lumber City

#2 Lumber City

City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates31.9293500, -82.6795800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 Lumber City. The current time is 00:06:35.

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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.