How far is Mount Vernon, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, GA to Macon, GA is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
82.31 mi
01h 22m
Flight
75.83 mi
122.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.31 mi
Kilometers
132.47 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Mount Vernon
43.2 mi
00h 41m
To Macon
39 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    2153 ft · 36 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lothair Church Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lothair Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Red Bluff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Red Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.7 mi · 79%
North Railroad Avenue
5.2 mi · 6%
Lothair Church Road
4.17 mi · 5%
Red Bluff Road
0.79 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

64.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
00h 41m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Macon?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 39 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Macon. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.03 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,451
Coordinates32.1785100, -82.5945800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-82.594592, 32.17834)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.05
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.53 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.89 $25.78
Premium $4.78 $13.90 $27.81
Diesel $5.62 $16.37 $32.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Macon. The current time is 04:59:29.

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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.