How far is Summerville, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Summerville, GA to Macon, GA is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.49 mi
02h 59m
Flight
150.23 mi
241.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.23 mi
Kilometers
241.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.49 mi
Kilometers
277.59 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Summerville
86.1 mi
01h 29m
To Macon
86.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1023 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 45%
I 75 South
60.4 mi · 35%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 8%
Turkey Mountain Road
7.67 mi · 4%
Adairsville Highway
5.5 mi · 3%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
01h 29m from Summerville
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Summerville 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 Summerville to Macon?

The road trip is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Summerville and 86.4 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 2.1 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 150.23 mi (241.77 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States

Population4,238
Coordinates34.4806400, -85.3477300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-85.347748, 34.480591)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.04 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.24
12.18 gal · 46.08 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.12 $48.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.97 $53.95
Premium $4.78 $29.10 $58.20
Diesel $5.62 $34.25 $68.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerville and Macon. The current time is 04:44:05.

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.