How far is Sugar Hill, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Macon, GA is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
47.51 mi
00h 47m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Jun 10, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Sugar Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-06-10T17:00
Arrive Macon
Wed, Jun 10, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sugar Hill
24.3 mi
00h 23m
To Macon
23.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Hill and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on County Line Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loggins Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Loggins Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Hill and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Loggins Road
30.4 mi · 64%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 15%
County Line Road
1.4 mi · 3%
Forsyth Street
0.4 mi · 1%
College Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Georgia Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Loggins Road

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 23m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill to Macon?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Sugar Hill and 23.2 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sugar Hill and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Macon. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.37 km).

Sugar Hill

#1 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.653775, 32.289284)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.31
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.65 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.78 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.62 $9.45 $18.90

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Macon. The current time is 17:00:47.

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.