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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.03 mi
02h 52m
Flight
116.07 mi
186.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.07 mi
Kilometers
186.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.03 mi
Kilometers
241.45 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvania
Mon, May 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Tue, May 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-18T21:07
Arrive Sylvania
Mon, May 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
75 mi
01h 26m
To Sylvania
75.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton

    2438 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Parrish Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Parrish Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2449 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    709 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Ogeechee Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Ogeechee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Ogeechee Street

    58 m · 4 sec · East Ogeechee Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
113 mi · 75%
East Parrish Street
20.9 mi · 14%
West Ogeechee Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.65 mi
US 301
0.46 mi
Spring Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
01h 26m from Macon
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 116.07 mi (186.8 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Sylvania

City in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,450
Coordinates32.7504400, -81.6367800
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Sylvania (-81.63678, 32.75044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Sylvania. The current time is 21:07:30.

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.