How far is Scottdale, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Scottdale, GA to Macon, GA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
88.6 mi
01h 30m
Flight
75.04 mi
120.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.6 mi
Kilometers
142.59 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Scottdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottdale
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottdale
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Scottdale
43.6 mi
00h 45m
To Macon
45 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Clarendon Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · North Clarendon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avondale Plaza

    544 ft · 9 sec · North Avondale Plaza

  4. 4

    Continue on Covington Road

    1808 ft · 30 sec · Covington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Covington Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Covington Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 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 Scottdale 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
70 mi · 79%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.89 mi · 9%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 4%
Covington Highway
2.27 mi · 3%
I 675 South
1.09 mi · 1%
North Clarendon Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 45m from Scottdale
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottdale and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Scottdale and 45 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottdale and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Macon. Straight-line distance: 75.04 mi (120.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Scottdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,631
Coordinates33.7898300, -84.2640900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-84.264298, 33.789877)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.78 $14.96 $29.91
Diesel $5.62 $17.60 $35.21

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 Scottdale and Macon. The current time is 02:18:09.

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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.