How far is Social Circle, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Social Circle, GA to Macon, GA is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
65.62 mi
01h 19m
Flight
56.56 mi
91.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.56 mi
Kilometers
91.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.6 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Social Circle
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Social Circle
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Social Circle
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
Monticello
GA

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

From Social Circle
32.7 mi
00h 39m
To Macon
32.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Social Circle and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hightower Trail

    25 m · 10 sec · East Hightower Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    23.2 mi · 33 min · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Continue on College Street

    1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto West Greene Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · West Greene Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Forsyth Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Forsyth Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1082 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gray Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 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 Social Circle 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
23.3 mi · 35%
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 16%
Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 16%
Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 12%
Greene Settlement Road
3.58 mi · 5%
Gray Bypass
2.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

23.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 39m from Social Circle
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Social Circle and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Social Circle to Macon?

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Social Circle and 32.9 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Social Circle and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

86 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

110 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Social Circle and Macon. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.03 km).

Social Circle

#1 Social Circle

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,630
Coordinates33.6562300, -83.7182300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hightower Trail (-83.718356, 33.656081)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.23 $20.46
Premium $4.78 $11.04 $22.07
Diesel $5.62 $12.99 $25.98

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Social Circle and Macon. The current time is 19:27:00.

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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.