How far is Suwanee, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Macon, GA is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
111.81 mi
01h 54m
Flight
87.4 mi
140.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.4 mi
Kilometers
140.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.81 mi
Kilometers
179.94 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Suwanee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suwanee
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suwanee
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
McDonough
GA

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Suwanee
56.2 mi
00h 57m
To Macon
55.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buford Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buford Highway

    94 m · 5 sec · Buford Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

    3153 ft · 54 sec · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 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 Suwanee 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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
70 mi · 63%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 16%
I 85 South
15.6 mi · 14%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
2.18 mi · 2%
I 675 South
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
00h 57m from Suwanee
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suwanee 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 Suwanee to Macon?

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Suwanee and 55.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Macon. Straight-line distance: 87.4 mi (140.66 km).

Suwanee

#1 Suwanee

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population21,803
Coordinates34.0514900, -84.0713000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Buford Highway (-84.070979, 34.051265)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.94 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
7.9 gal · 29.88 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.49 $34.99
Premium $4.78 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.62 $22.21 $44.43

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 Suwanee and Macon. The current time is 22:30:18.

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.