How far is Saint Simon Mills, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Saint Simon Mills, GA to Macon, GA is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.04 mi
03h 32m
Flight
174.08 mi
280.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.08 mi
Kilometers
280.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.04 mi
Kilometers
317.1 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Simon Mills
2026-04-19T10:16
Arrive Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Simon Mills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Register
GA

This small Bulloch County community is situated at an elevation of 194 feet in the coastal plain of Georgia.

From Saint Simon Mills
114.2 mi
01h 46m
To Macon
82.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Simon Mills and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simon Mills and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Arthur J. Moore Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1085 ft · 49 sec · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sea Island Road

    157 m · 13 sec · Sea Island Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    992 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1046 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Glynn Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden Isles Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Isles Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

    2923 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  15. 15

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Simon Mills 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 79%
I 95 North
61.1 mi · 31%
Golden Isles Parkway
4.26 mi · 2%
F. J. Torras Causeway
2.1 mi · 1%
Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
1.98 mi · 1%
Glynn Avenue
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Register
01h 46m from Saint Simon Mills
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Simon Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Simon Mills to Macon?

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Register is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Saint Simon Mills and 82.8 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Simon Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Register

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

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

RAIL

Savannah

77 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

85 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

104 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Simon Mills and Macon. Straight-line distance: 174.08 mi (280.16 km).

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#1 Saint Simon Mills

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,915
Coordinates31.1707900, -81.4073200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Arthur J Moore Drive (-81.407088, 31.170718)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.78 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.62 $39.09 $78.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Simon Mills and Macon. The current time is 10:16:57.

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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.