How far is Sunnyside, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, GA to Macon, GA is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Macon.
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Start on Sunnyside Drive
1268 ft · 37 sec · Sunnyside Drive
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Turn right onto East Blackshear Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Blackshear Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Alma Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Alma Highway
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Continue on North Pierce Street
15.2 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard
92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
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Continue on Tallahassee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street
2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi · 53 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 Sunnyside 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
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sunnyside and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunnyside to Macon?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Sunnyside and 76.1 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.91 one way or $37.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sunnyside and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near McRae
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 McRae.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Macon. Straight-line distance: 133.99 mi (215.63 km).
#1 Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.2393800, -82.3420700 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.47 | $18.91 | $37.81 |
| Mid-grade | $3.94 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.90 | $47.81 |
| Diesel | $5.59 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
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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