How far is St. Marys, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from St. Marys, GA to Macon, GA is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Marys and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Marys and Macon.
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Start on West Hall Street
24 m · 9 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn left onto Osborne Street
3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Street
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Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road
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Continue on East King Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · East King Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North
2798 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right
3075 ft · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon
1192 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Marys and Macon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving St. Marys and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Marys to Macon?
The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from St. Marys and 98.5 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Marys and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pembroke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Marys and Macon. Straight-line distance: 190.43 mi (306.46 km).
#1 St. Marys
City in Camden County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 17,968 |
| Coordinates | 30.7305100, -81.5464900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.97 | $63.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.56 | $77.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.39 | $90.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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