How far is Metter, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Metter, GA to Macon, GA is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
104.37 mi
01h 34m
Flight
96.49 mi
155.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.49 mi
Kilometers
155.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.37 mi
Kilometers
167.96 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Metter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metter
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metter
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
Dublin
GA

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

From Metter
52.1 mi
00h 47m
To Macon
52.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lewis Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
101 mi · 97%
South Lewis Street
2 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.32 mi
GA 22
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

101 mi · 01h 49m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 47m from Metter
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metter and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Metter and 52.2 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metter and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metter and Macon. Straight-line distance: 96.49 mi (155.29 km).

Metter

#1 Metter

City in Candler County, Georgia, USA

Population4,007
Coordinates32.3971200, -82.0601200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewis Street (-82.06014, 32.397121)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

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 Metter and Macon. The current time is 22:28:58.

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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.