How far is Springfield, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Springfield, GA to Macon, GA is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
155.69 mi
02h 26m
Flight
138.9 mi
223.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.9 mi
Kilometers
223.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.69 mi
Kilometers
250.56 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Nunez
GA

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

From Springfield
79.3 mi
01h 13m
To Macon
76.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
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 Springfield and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gum Street

    42 m · 12 sec · Gum Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1582 ft · 50 sec · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 119

    4.9 mi · 9 min · State Road 119

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    2135 ft · 44 sec · Springfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springfield Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Springfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    754 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Mud Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    854 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    134.7 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  14. 14

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 87%
Springfield Avenue
6.55 mi · 4%
US Highway 80 East
5.18 mi · 3%
State Road 119
4.89 mi · 3%
Mud Road
3.82 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

135 mi · 02h 24m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 13m from Springfield
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Macon?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Springfield and 76.4 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Macon. Straight-line distance: 138.9 mi (223.54 km).

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#1 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates32.3724100, -81.3115000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Gum Street (-81.311585, 32.372354)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 Springfield and Macon. The current time is 22:49:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.