How far is Macon, GA from Porterdale, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Porterdale, GA is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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.
Human settlement in Butts County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Porterdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Porterdale.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
1298 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Drive
44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East 3rd Street
2029 ft · 53 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Covington Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Highway 162 South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 162 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Porterdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Riverside Drive
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12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Porterdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Porterdale?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Flovilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Macon and 30.8 miles from Porterdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Porterdale.
Stop Ideas Near Flovilla
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 Flovilla.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Porterdale. Straight-line distance: 52.95 mi (85.21 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porterdale
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 33.5751100, -83.8938000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porterdale (-83.8938, 33.57511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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