How far is Macon, GA from Nahunta, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Nahunta, GA is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.44 mi
03h 49m
Flight
148.78 mi
239.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.78 mi
Kilometers
239.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.44 mi
Kilometers
279.13 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nahunta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Nahunta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Higgston
GA

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
86.7 mi
01h 54m
To Nahunta
86.7 mi
01h 54m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast

    24.6 mi · 37 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cannon Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Cannon Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cannon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.2 mi · 37%
Blackshear Highway Southeast
24.6 mi · 14%
Plant Hatch Parkway
10.9 mi · 6%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 6%
GA 29
9.5 mi · 5%
East Broad Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

64.2 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higgston
01h 54m from Macon
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Nahunta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Higgston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Macon and 86.7 miles from Nahunta.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Higgston

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

88 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Nahunta. Straight-line distance: 148.78 mi (239.44 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Nahunta

City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States

Population1,165
Coordinates31.2043900, -81.9812300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Nahunta (-81.98123, 31.20439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.17 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.48
12.24 gal · 46.34 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.24 $48.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.11 $54.21
Premium $4.78 $29.24 $58.48
Diesel $5.62 $34.42 $68.84

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 Nahunta. The current time is 02:11:03.

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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.