How far is Midway, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Midway, GA to Macon, GA is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
179.37 mi
02h 45m
Flight
147.1 mi
236.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.1 mi
Kilometers
236.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.37 mi
Kilometers
288.67 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Stillmore
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Midway
89.6 mi
01h 22m
To Macon
89.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
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 Midway and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ocean Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · North Ocean Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    2171 ft · 36 sec · Coastal Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Ocean Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  9. 9

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 87%
I 95 North
12.1 mi · 7%
North Ocean Highway
5.42 mi · 3%
Ocean Highway
4.95 mi · 3%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Coastal Highway
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stillmore
01h 22m from Midway
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Midway 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 Midway to Macon?

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Stillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Midway and 89.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stillmore

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

109 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Macon. Straight-line distance: 147.1 mi (236.73 km).

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#1 Midway

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population2,007
Coordinates31.8057700, -81.4306600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Highway (-81.430635, 31.80577)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $25.07
Round trip
$50.15
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.07 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.04 $56.07
Premium $4.78 $30.24 $60.49
Diesel $5.62 $35.60 $71.20

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 Midway and Macon. The current time is 21:14:09.

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.