How far is North Druid Hills, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from North Druid Hills, GA to Macon, GA is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92 mi
01h 36m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92 mi
Kilometers
148.06 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in North Druid Hills
Mon, Apr 20, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Druid Hills
2026-04-20T00:05
Arrive Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Druid Hills
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 North Druid Hills
43.9 mi
00h 48m
To Macon
48.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Druid Hills and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lavista Road Northeast

    104 m · 9 sec · Lavista Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Druid Hills Road

    2253 ft · 54 sec · North Druid Hills Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clairmont Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Clairemont Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clairemont Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    150 m · 15 sec · Commerce Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1826 ft · 51 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Trinity Place

    810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place

  10. 10

    Continue on South Candler Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Candler Road Northeast

    638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Candler Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Candler Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    1809 ft · 38 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    145 m · 10 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

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

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Druid Hills 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
70 mi · 76%
Candler Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.01 mi · 3%
Clairmont Road
1.86 mi · 2%
South Candler Street
1.27 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 48m from North Druid Hills
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Druid Hills and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Druid Hills to Macon?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 43.9 miles from North Druid Hills and 48.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Druid Hills 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 North Druid Hills and Macon. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.62 km).

North Druid Hills

#1 North Druid Hills

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population18,947
Coordinates33.8167700, -84.3132600
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.31329, 33.81677)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.78 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $5.62 $18.28 $36.56

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between North Druid Hills and Macon. The current time is 00:05:11.

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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.