How far is Macon, GA from Norcross, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Norcross, GA is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
98.9 mi
01h 54m
Flight
83.1 mi
133.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.9 mi
Kilometers
159.17 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Macon
49.5 mi
00h 57m
To Norcross
49.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 85

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross, Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    2061 ft · 39 sec · Buford Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Norcross Tucker Road

    796 ft · 22 sec · North Norcross Tucker Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Peachtree Street

    1847 ft · 51 sec · South Peachtree Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 63%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 17%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 10%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.67 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 85
1.5 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 57m from Macon
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Macon and 49.4 miles from Norcross.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Macon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 83.1 mi (133.74 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.46 $30.91
Premium $4.78 $16.68 $33.35
Diesel $5.62 $19.63 $39.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Norcross. The current time is 04:58:10.

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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.