How far is Quitman, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Quitman, GA to Macon, GA is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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 27m.
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.
Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quitman and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quitman and Macon.
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Start on East Screven Street
805 ft · 27 sec · East Screven Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Courtland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Courtland Avenue
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Continue on Adel Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Adel Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Adel Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Adel Highway
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Continue on Quitman Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Quitman Highway
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Turn slight left onto GA 37 West
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West 4th Street
1392 ft · 36 sec · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 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 Quitman 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.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 05m
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 Quitman and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Quitman to Macon?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Quitman and 77.1 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quitman and Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Macon. Straight-line distance: 142.1 mi (228.69 km).
#1 Quitman
City in Brooks County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 3,625 |
| Coordinates | 30.7849200, -83.5598800 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
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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