How far is Manchester, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Manchester, GA to Macon, GA is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 30m.
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.
Town in Upson County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Macon.
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Start on Perry Street
51 m · 13 sec · Perry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 5th Avenue
2270 ft · 1 min · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2470 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Manchester Highway
1369 ft · 31 sec · Manchester Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
728 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 1st Street
4 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Street
12.1 mi · 17 min · Pleasant Hill Street
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Continue on South Green Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Turn right onto West Gordon Street
1387 ft · 43 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Bethel Street
93 m · 10 sec · South Bethel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Yatesville Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Yatesville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.7 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Thomaston Road
102 m · 7 sec · Thomaston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Mercer University Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer University Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Atlanta
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
634 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Macon.
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.
Yatesville Highway
Exit the roundabout
19.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 Manchester and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Macon?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Yatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Manchester and 40.4 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Yatesville
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 Yatesville.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Macon. Straight-line distance: 57.33 mi (92.27 km).
#1 Manchester
City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 32.8598500, -84.6199300 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
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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