How far is Port Wentworth, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Port Wentworth, GA to Macon, GA is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
165.85 mi
02h 33m
Flight
151.62 mi
244.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.62 mi
Kilometers
244.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.85 mi
Kilometers
266.91 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Port Wentworth
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Wentworth
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Wentworth
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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Port Wentworth
82.8 mi
01h 16m
To Macon
83 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Wentworth and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossgate Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Crossgate Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gulfstream Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulfstream Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airways Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Airways Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pooler Parkway

    818 ft · 15 sec · Pooler Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    38 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Savannah

    2264 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    1325 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Wentworth 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 93%
I 95 South
4.2 mi · 3%
Gulfstream Road
1.92 mi · 1%
Crossgate Road
1.72 mi · 1%
Airways Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
I 16 West
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 16m from Port Wentworth
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth to Macon?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 82.8 miles from Port Wentworth and 83 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Wentworth and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Wentworth and Macon. Straight-line distance: 151.62 mi (244.01 km).

Port Wentworth

#1 Port Wentworth

City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA

Population9,812
Coordinates32.1490900, -81.1631700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Crossgate Road (-81.163164, 32.149067)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.15 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.3 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Wentworth and Macon. The current time is 06:26:18.

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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.