How far is Macon, GA from Waynesboro, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Waynesboro, GA is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
115.31 mi
02h 28m
Flight
95.29 mi
153.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.31 mi
Kilometers
185.57 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, May 13, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Sandersville
GA

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
57.6 mi
01h 14m
To Waynesboro
57.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 15 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stapleton Highway

    2797 ft · 48 sec · Stapleton Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    22.7 mi · 32 min · Waynesboro Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1097 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    73 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
61.4 mi · 53%
Waynesboro Highway
22.8 mi · 20%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 14%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue on Fall Line Freeway

50.8 mi · 01h 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
01h 14m from Macon
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Macon and Mostly Cloudy near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Macon and 57.7 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Macon and Mostly Cloudy near Waynesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 95.29 mi (153.35 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Waynesboro

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

Population5,388
Coordinates33.0898700, -82.0156700
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Waynesboro (-82.01567, 33.08987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.24
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.12 $32.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.03 $36.05
Premium $4.78 $19.45 $38.89
Diesel $5.62 $22.89 $45.78

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Waynesboro. The current time is 21:42:51.

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.