How far is Tybee Island, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Macon, GA is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
183.19 mi
02h 58m
Flight
172.59 mi
277.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.59 mi
Kilometers
277.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.19 mi
Kilometers
294.81 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
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 Tybee Island
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
Stillmore
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Tybee Island
91.6 mi
01h 29m
To Macon
91.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
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 Tybee Island and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    163 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tybee Island 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
163 mi · 89%
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 4%
Islands Expressway
7.18 mi · 4%
East 37th Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Butler Avenue
0.89 mi
1st Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

163 mi · 02h 56m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
172.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stillmore
01h 29m from Tybee Island
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island to Macon?

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Stillmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Tybee Island and 91.6 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stillmore

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Savannah

109 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Macon. Straight-line distance: 172.59 mi (277.75 km).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 Tybee Island and Macon. The current time is 22:56:55.

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.