How far is Macon, GA from Palmetto, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Palmetto, GA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Palmetto.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on North Avenue
160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Jonesboro, Stockbridge
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Devry University, Jonesboro, Red Cross Blood Donation Center
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Spivey Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lake Spivey Parkway
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Continue on Lake Spivey Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lake Spivey Parkway
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South: Montgomery
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Senoia Road
1841 ft · 36 sec · Senoia Road
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Turn straight onto Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left
732 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
92 m · 8 sec · Southwest Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Toombs Street
24 m · 2 sec · Toombs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toombs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Palmetto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 45.5 miles from Macon and 45.5 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
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 Locust Grove.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.43 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmetto
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,964 |
| Coordinates | 33.5178900, -84.6696500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.96 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.34 | $30.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.05 | $36.11 |
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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