How far is Macon, GA from Putney, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Putney, GA is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dooly 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 Putney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Putney.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue on Liberty Expressway
2039 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Putney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Putney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Putney?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Macon and 55.5 miles from Putney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Putney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Putney. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.09 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Putney
Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia
| Population | 2,898 |
| Coordinates | 31.4701800, -84.1176800 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putney (-84.11768, 31.47018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
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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