How far is Monticello, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Monticello, GA to Macon, GA is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jones County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Macon.
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Start on North Warren Street
36 m · 11 sec · North Warren Street
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Turn left onto East Greene Street
779 ft · 28 sec · East Greene Street
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Street Extension
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street Extension
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Continue on State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South
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Continue on Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway
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Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road
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Turn right onto Gray Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 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 Monticello 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.
State Highway 11 South
Continue on State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Macon?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Monticello and 18.6 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Macon. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 km).
#1 Monticello
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 33.3048500, -83.6832300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
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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