How far is Norcross, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Norcross, GA to Macon, GA is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
101.32 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.1 mi
133.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.32 mi
Kilometers
163.06 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in Norcross
Fri, Apr 17, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norcross
2026-04-17T11:18
Arrive Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norcross
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Norcross
49.6 mi
00h 51m
To Macon
51.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Peachtree Street

    1847 ft · 51 sec · South Peachtree Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Norcross Tucker Road

    756 ft · 21 sec · North Norcross Tucker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buford Highway

    2043 ft · 35 sec · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South

    2245 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 85

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norcross 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
70 mi · 69%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 17%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.61 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 85
1.4 mi · 1%
I 675 South
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 51m from Norcross
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norcross and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Norcross and 51.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norcross and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norcross and Macon. Straight-line distance: 83.1 mi (133.74 km).

Norcross

#1 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: South Peachtree Street (-84.213687, 33.941272)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norcross and Macon. The current time is 11:18:46.

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.