How far is Reed Creek, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Reed Creek, GA to Macon, GA is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
141.05 mi
02h 44m
Flight
118.14 mi
190.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.14 mi
Kilometers
190.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.05 mi
Kilometers
227 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Reed Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reed Creek
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reed Creek
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
Bostwick
GA

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

From Reed Creek
70.2 mi
01h 22m
To Macon
70.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reed Creek and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reed Creek and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Boleman Hill Road

    82 m · 8 sec · Boleman Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reed Creek Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Reed Creek Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Chandler Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chandler Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    109 m · 6 sec · West Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Athens Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Athens Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Royston Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Royston Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hartwell Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartwell Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2029 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    11.9 mi · 19 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North

    27 m · 2 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North

    2193 ft · 37 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South General Daniels Avenue

    75 m · 4 sec · South General Daniels Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South General Daniels Avenue

    13.6 mi · 20 min · South General Daniels Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    4 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Macon Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on White Oak Drive

    795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Macon Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reed Creek and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 15%
South General Daniels Avenue
13.6 mi · 10%
Macon Highway
13.4 mi · 10%
Wildcat Bridge Road
11.9 mi · 8%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 7%
Royston Highway
10 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Gray Road Southwest

Continue on Gray Road Southwest

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bostwick
01h 22m from Reed Creek
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reed Creek and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reed Creek to Macon?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Bostwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Reed Creek and 70.9 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reed Creek and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Bostwick

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

95 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reed Creek and Macon. Straight-line distance: 118.14 mi (190.13 km).

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#1 Reed Creek

Census-designated place in Hart County, Georgia

Population2,604
Coordinates34.4459400, -82.9248700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Boleman Hill Road (-82.92502, 34.445828)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.06 $44.11
Premium $4.78 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $5.62 $28.01 $56.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reed Creek and Macon. The current time is 01:07:56.

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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.