How far is Pooler, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Pooler, GA to Macon, GA is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pooler and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pooler and Macon.
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Start on US Highway 80 East
160 m · 20 sec · US Highway 80 East
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Turn left onto Rogers Street
119 m · 18 sec · Rogers Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 80 East
3245 ft · 1 min · US Highway 80 East
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Brunswick
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
1325 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah
2524 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 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 Pooler 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Pooler and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pooler to Macon?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Pooler and 79.9 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Pooler and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pooler and Macon. Straight-line distance: 147.78 mi (237.83 km).
#1 Pooler
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,022 |
| Coordinates | 32.1154800, -81.2470600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.30 | $44.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.94 | $49.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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