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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.56 mi
04h 45m
Flight
190.43 mi
306.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.43 mi
Kilometers
306.46 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.56 mi
Kilometers
417.72 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive St. Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pembroke
GA

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
129.8 mi
02h 22m
To St. Marys
129.8 mi
02h 22m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    800 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    154.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East King Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Osborne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Hall Street

    24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
154 mi · 60%
I 95 South
95 mi · 37%
Kingsland Saint Marys Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Osborne Road
3.02 mi · 1%
East King Avenue
2.53 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
02h 22m from Macon
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pembroke, 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 Pembroke.

RAIL

Savannah

46 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

64 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

95 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 190.43 mi (306.46 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.67 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.57
18.32 gal · 69.34 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and St. Marys. The current time is 01:12:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.