How far is Resaca, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Resaca, GA to Macon, GA is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
157.74 mi
02h 39m
Flight
141.86 mi
228.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.86 mi
Kilometers
228.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.74 mi
Kilometers
253.85 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, May 3, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Resaca
Sun, May 3, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Resaca
2026-05-03T10:47
Arrive Macon
Sun, May 3, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Resaca
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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Resaca
78.4 mi
01h 19m
To Macon
79.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Resaca and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Nicklesville Road Northeast

    22 m · 9 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Nicklesville Road Northeast

    40 m · 11 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Battlefield Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    73 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Resaca 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 49%
I 75 South
73.2 mi · 46%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 2%
Battlefield Parkway
1.77 mi · 1%
US 23
0.4 mi
Spring Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

73 mi · 01h 22m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
01h 19m from Resaca
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Resaca and Clear near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Resaca to Macon?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Resaca and 79.3 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Resaca and Clear near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Resaca and Macon. Straight-line distance: 141.86 mi (228.3 km).

Resaca

#1 Resaca

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,089
Coordinates34.5803600, -84.9432800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicklesville Road Northeast (-84.943351, 34.580474)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.13
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.06 $44.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.67 $49.34
Premium $4.78 $26.61 $53.23
Diesel $5.62 $31.33 $62.65

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Resaca and Macon. The current time is 10:47:20.

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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.