How far is Macon, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
90.39 mi
01h 45m
Flight
73.71 mi
118.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.71 mi
Kilometers
118.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.39 mi
Kilometers
145.47 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, May 3, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-03T14:08
Arrive Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Macon
45.2 mi
00h 52m
To Stone Mountain
45.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Stone Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Stone Mountain.

  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

    160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates

    2291 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Stone Mountain Village, Clarkston

    862 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Village

    93 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1498 ft · 28 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1298 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Mountain Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Stone Mountain.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 69%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.65 mi · 11%
Memorial Drive
4.78 mi · 5%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi · 1%
I 285 East
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 52m from Macon
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Macon and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Stone Mountain?

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Macon and 45.2 miles from Stone Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Macon and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 73.71 mi (118.62 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Stone Mountain

#2 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.07 L · about $12.64
Round trip
$25.27
6.38 gal · 24.14 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.64 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.78 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $5.62 $17.94 $35.88

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Stone Mountain. The current time is 14:08:04.

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.