How far is Macon, GA from Lumpkin, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Lumpkin, GA is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 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 Clayton 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 Lumpkin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Lumpkin.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
35.7 mi · 42 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 53 West: Dawsonville
873 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
1852 ft · 46 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Lumpkin.
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
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Lumpkin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Lumpkin?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Macon and 67.4 miles from Lumpkin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Lumpkin.
Stop Ideas Near Morrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Lumpkin. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lumpkin
City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,280 |
| Coordinates | 34.3673200, -84.0407400 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lumpkin (-84.04074, 34.36732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.77 | $53.54 |
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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