How far is Thomasville, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Macon, GA is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
158.05 mi
02h 39m
Flight
139.96 mi
225.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.96 mi
Kilometers
225.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.05 mi
Kilometers
254.35 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arabi
GA

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

From Thomasville
74.8 mi
01h 19m
To Macon
83.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Remington Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Remington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Crawford Street

    154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glenwood Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Glenwood Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glenwood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thigpen Trail

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

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

    634 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

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

    106 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 36%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 17%
Thigpen Trail
19.4 mi · 12%
County Line Road
18.2 mi · 12%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 5%
GA 300 North
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arabi
01h 19m from Thomasville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thomasville and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Macon?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Thomasville and 83.3 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thomasville and Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 139.96 mi (225.24 km).

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#1 Thomasville

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

Population18,742
Coordinates30.8365800, -83.9787800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Remington Avenue (-83.978865, 30.836672)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.11 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.20
11.16 gal · 42.22 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.10 $44.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.71 $49.43
Premium $4.78 $26.66 $53.32
Diesel $5.62 $31.38 $62.76

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 Thomasville and Macon. The current time is 08:31:13.

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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.