How far is Montgomery, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Montgomery, GA to Macon, GA is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Macon.
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Start on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue
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Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue
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Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
161.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 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 Montgomery and Macon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 02h 54m
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 Clear leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Macon?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Montgomery and 84.6 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.14 one way or $42.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
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 Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Macon. Straight-line distance: 159.11 mi (256.07 km).
#1 Montgomery
Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9404900, -81.1220500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $3.48 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $24.15 | $48.29 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $34.08 | $68.15 |
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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