How far is Macon, GA from St. Marys, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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.
City in Bryan 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 St. Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and St. Marys.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
154.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys
1675 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East King Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Osborne Road
3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and St. Marys.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
154 mi · 02h 46m
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 St. Marys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to St. Marys?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Macon and 129.8 miles from St. Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near St. Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke
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 Pembroke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 190.43 mi (306.46 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Marys
City in Camden County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 17,968 |
| Coordinates | 30.7305100, -81.5464900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $36.28 | $72.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.77 | $87.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $51.52 | $103.03 |
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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