How far is Macon, GA from Morrow, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Morrow, GA is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
53.85 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.93 mi
73.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Morrow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Monticello
GA

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

From Macon
27 mi
00h 38m
To Morrow
26.9 mi
00h 38m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1179 ft · 37 sec · South Warren Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Covington Highway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 20%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 20%
Madison Street
8.5 mi · 16%
Covington Highway
8.39 mi · 16%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 14%
Greene Settlement Road
3.59 mi · 7%
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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 38m from Macon
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Morrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Macon and 26.9 miles from Morrow.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Morrow.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

86 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

110 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.92 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Morrow (-83.65656, 33.50512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.78 $9.08 $18.16
Diesel $5.62 $10.69 $21.37

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 Morrow. The current time is 00:03:01.

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.