How far is Macon, GA from Summerville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Summerville, GA is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
172.33 mi
03h 25m
Flight
150.23 mi
241.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.23 mi
Kilometers
241.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.33 mi
Kilometers
277.34 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Macon
86.2 mi
01h 42m
To Summerville
86.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Summerville.

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

    1515 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    142 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Turkey Mountain Road Northeast

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 50%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
47.9 mi · 28%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 8%
Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
7.67 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Adairsville Highway
5.67 mi · 3%
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 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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
01h 42m from Macon
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Partly Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Summerville?

The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Macon and 86.1 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Partly Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 2.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 150.23 mi (241.77 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States

Population4,238
Coordinates34.4806400, -85.3477300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Summerville (-85.34773, 34.48064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $24.08
Round trip
$48.17
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.08 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.93 $53.86
Premium $4.78 $29.05 $58.10
Diesel $5.62 $34.19 $68.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Summerville. The current time is 06:07:27.

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.