How far is Macon, GA from Winder, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Winder, GA is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
91.83 mi
02h 16m
Flight
79.75 mi
128.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.75 mi
Kilometers
128.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.83 mi
Kilometers
147.78 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Monticello
GA

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
46 mi
01h 08m
To Winder
45.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Hillsboro Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Warren Street

    53 m · 5 sec · South Warren Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Greene Street

    63 m · 7 sec · West Greene Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Greene Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · West Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Greene Street

    32 m · 4 sec · West Greene Street

  15. 15

    Continue on College Street

    1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Maddux Street

    23.2 mi · 33 min · Maddux Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Continue on Social Circle Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Social Circle Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cherokee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Cherokee Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    4.5 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 11

    5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11

  24. 24

    Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Christmas Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto May Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · May Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Broad Street

    985 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 25%
State Route 11
12.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 12%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 11%
North Cherokee Road
10.2 mi · 11%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Maddux Street

Turn slight left onto Maddux Street

23.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 08m from Macon
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Winder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Macon and 45.9 miles from Winder.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Winder.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

86 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

110 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Winder. Straight-line distance: 79.75 mi (128.35 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Winder

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

Population18,273
Coordinates33.9926100, -83.7201700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Winder (-83.72017, 33.99261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Winder. The current time is 01:10:26.

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.