How far is Macon, GA from Washington, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Washington, GA is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
93.05 mi
02h 23m
Flight
80.59 mi
129.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.59 mi
Kilometers
129.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.05 mi
Kilometers
149.75 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, May 30, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-30T09:15
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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

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
Eatonton
GA

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
46.5 mi
01h 11m
To Washington
46.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sumter Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Sumter Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Union Point Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Union Point Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Athens Highway

    3213 ft · 1 min · Athens Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Washington Highway

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Washington Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Greensboro Road South

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road South

  19. 19

    Continue on Whitehall Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Whitehall Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Mercer Street

    668 ft · 17 sec · North Mercer Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Robert Toombs Avenue

    2886 ft · 58 sec · West Robert Toombs Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Toombs Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 23%
Gray Highway
11.1 mi · 12%
Washington Highway
10.9 mi · 12%
Greensboro Road South
9.88 mi · 11%
Gray Bypass
5.08 mi · 5%
Union Point Highway
4.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eatonton Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonton
01h 11m from Macon
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Macon and 46.5 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonton

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

107 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

114 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Washington. Straight-line distance: 80.59 mi (129.69 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Washington

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

Population3,907
Coordinates33.7367900, -82.7393100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Washington (-82.73931, 33.73679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.43 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.86 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Washington. The current time is 09:15:19.

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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.