How far is Macon, GA from Montgomery, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Montgomery, GA is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Montgomery.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
161 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
668 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on West Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Derenne Avenue
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Turn right onto Waters Avenue
1010 ft · 17 sec · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1285 ft · 22 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitefield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Montgomery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
161 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Clear near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Macon and 87.2 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Clear near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
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 Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 159.11 mi (256.07 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9404900, -81.1220500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-81.12205, 31.94049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.48 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $34.53 | $69.05 |
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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