How far is Macon, GA from Monticello, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Monticello, GA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
36.64 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, May 30, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-30T07:59
Arrive Monticello
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Gray
GA

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Monticello
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Hillsboro Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Warren Street

    119 m · 14 sec · South Warren Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 29%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 29%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 21%
Greene Settlement Road
3.59 mi · 10%
Gray Bypass
2.35 mi · 6%
Hillsboro Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11 South

Continue on State Highway 11 South

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 26m from Macon
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Macon and 18.3 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gray, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gray.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

119 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Monticello

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

Population2,766
Coordinates33.3048500, -83.6832300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Monticello (-83.68323, 33.30485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $4.78 $6.16 $12.33
Diesel $5.62 $7.25 $14.51

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Monticello. The current time is 07:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.