How far is Macon, GA from Social Circle, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Social Circle, GA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.09 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.56 mi
91.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.56 mi
Kilometers
91.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.76 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Social Circle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Social Circle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
GA

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
32.6 mi
00h 46m
To Social Circle
32.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Social Circle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Social Circle.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Hillsboro Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Warren Street

    53 m · 5 sec · South Warren Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Greene Street

    63 m · 7 sec · West Greene Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Greene Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Greene Street

    32 m · 4 sec · West Greene Street

  15. 15

    Continue on College Street

    1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Maddux Street

    23.2 mi · 33 min · Maddux Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cherokee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cherokee Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Hightower Trail

    25 m · 3 sec · East Hightower Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Social Circle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 36%
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 17%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 16%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 12%
Greene Settlement Road
3.59 mi · 6%
State Route 11
3.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maddux Street

Turn slight left onto Maddux Street

23.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 46m from Macon
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Social Circle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Social Circle?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Macon and 32.5 miles from Social Circle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Social Circle.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

86 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

110 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.03 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Social Circle

#2 Social Circle

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,630
Coordinates33.6562300, -83.7182300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.19 $20.37
Premium $4.78 $10.99 $21.98
Diesel $5.62 $12.94 $25.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Social Circle. The current time is 00:04:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.