How far is Pelham, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Pelham, GA to Macon, GA is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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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 16m.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Macon.
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Start on the route
53 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Hand Avenue West
96 m · 12 sec · Hand Avenue West
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Turn left onto East Railroad Street Northeast
114 m · 7 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast
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Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast
49 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast
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Continue on Curry Street Northeast
1280 ft · 26 sec · Curry Street Northeast
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Continue on Curry Street Northeast
2549 ft · 53 sec · Curry Street Northeast
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
541 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
24.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
634 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 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 Pelham and Macon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Pelham and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Macon?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Pelham and 68.6 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelham and Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Macon. Straight-line distance: 122.21 mi (196.67 km).
#1 Pelham
Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 31.1280200, -84.1530400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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