How far is Macon, GA from Reed Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Reed Creek, GA is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morgan County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Reed Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Reed Creek.
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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
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway
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Continue on Gray Highway
1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Macon Highway
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Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
2490 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
5.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North General Daniels Avenue
78 m · 5 sec · North General Daniels Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North General Daniels Avenue
2174 ft · 37 sec · North General Daniels Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North
29 m · 2 sec · General Daniels Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North
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Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
11.9 mi · 19 min · Wildcat Bridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
2029 ft · 46 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Hartwell Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartwell Street
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Continue on Royston Highway
10 mi · 14 min · Royston Highway
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Continue on Athens Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Athens Street
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Turn right onto East Howell Street
627 ft · 16 sec · East Howell Street
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Turn left onto Chandler Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chandler Street
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Continue on Reed Creek Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Reed Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Boleman Hill Road
82 m · 7 sec · Boleman Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boleman Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Reed Creek.
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.
Eatonton Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Reed Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Reed Creek?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bostwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Macon and 70 miles from Reed Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Reed Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Bostwick
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 Bostwick.
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Reed Creek. Straight-line distance: 118.14 mi (190.13 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reed Creek
Census-designated place in Hart County, Georgia
| Population | 2,604 |
| Coordinates | 34.4459400, -82.9248700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reed Creek (-82.92487, 34.44594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.65 | $47.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
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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