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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.68 mi
03h 58m
Flight
190.43 mi
306.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.43 mi
Kilometers
306.46 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.68 mi
Kilometers
368.02 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in St. Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Marys
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Marys
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
Pembroke
GA

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

From St. Marys
130.1 mi
01h 59m
To Macon
98.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
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 St. Marys and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Marys and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hall Street

    24 m · 9 sec · West Hall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Osborne Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East King Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East King Avenue

  5. 5

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

    2798 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  10. 10

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

    720 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155 mi · 68%
I 95 North
95.5 mi · 42%
Osborne Street
3.02 mi · 1%
Kingsland Saint Marys Road
3.02 mi · 1%
East King Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
01h 59m from St. Marys
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Savannah

46 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

64 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

95 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Marys and Macon. Straight-line distance: 190.43 mi (306.46 km).

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#1 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hall Street (-81.546496, 30.730485)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $31.97
Round trip
$63.93
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Marys and Macon. The current time is 01:54:16.

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.