How far is Macon, GA from Sylvania, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Sylvania, GA is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Sylvania.
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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
113.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton
2438 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto East Parrish Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Parrish Street
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Continue straight
2449 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
709 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Ogeechee Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Ogeechee Street
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Continue on North Main Street
38 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Ogeechee Street
58 m · 4 sec · East Ogeechee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ogeechee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Sylvania.
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
113 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Macon and 75.1 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Sylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Soperton
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 Soperton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 116.07 mi (186.8 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sylvania
City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,450 |
| Coordinates | 32.7504400, -81.6367800 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-81.63678, 32.75044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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