How far is Macon, GA from Quitman, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Quitman, GA is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Quitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Quitman.
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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
123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 4th Street
2122 ft · 53 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
7.9 mi · 11 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Adel Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Adel Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Adel Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Adel Highway
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Continue on East Courtland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Courtland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Screven Street
863 ft · 29 sec · East Screven Street
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Continue on East Screven Street
41 m · 10 sec · East Screven Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Screven Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Quitman.
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
124 mi · 02h 13m
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 Quitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Quitman?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Macon and 76.4 miles from Quitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Quitman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Quitman. Straight-line distance: 142.1 mi (228.69 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quitman
City in Brooks County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,625 |
| Coordinates | 30.7849200, -83.5598800 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quitman (-83.55988, 30.78492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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