How far is Macon, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.97 mi
02h 13m
Flight
90.46 mi
145.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.46 mi
Kilometers
145.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.97 mi
Kilometers
186.64 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
McDonough
GA

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

From Macon
58 mi
01h 06m
To Sugar Hill
58 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Sugar Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Sugar Hill.

  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

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee

    1521 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

    1581 ft · 30 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Suwanee Buford Dam Road

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Sugar Hill.

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 54%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 15%
Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 12%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 9%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.83 mi · 3%
Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
2.28 mi · 2%
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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
01h 06m from Macon
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Macon and 58 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Macon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 90.46 mi (145.58 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $16.20
Round trip
$32.40
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.20 $32.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.11 $36.23
Premium $4.78 $19.54 $39.08
Diesel $5.62 $23.00 $46.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Sugar Hill. The current time is 05:58:22.

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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.