How far is Thomaston, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Macon, GA is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomaston and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston and Macon.
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Start on West Main Street
53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto West Gordon Street
1097 ft · 34 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Bethel Street
93 m · 10 sec · South Bethel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Yatesville Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Yatesville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.7 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Thomaston Road
102 m · 7 sec · Thomaston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Mercer University Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer University Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Atlanta
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
634 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 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 Thomaston 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.
Yatesville Highway
Exit the roundabout
19.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Thomaston and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomaston to Macon?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Thomaston and 23.5 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomaston and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Culloden
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 Culloden.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Macon. Straight-line distance: 40.42 mi (65.05 km).
#1 Thomaston
City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,770 |
| Coordinates | 32.8881900, -84.3265900 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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