How far is Union Point, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Union Point, GA to Macon, GA is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
70.55 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.5 mi
100.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.5 mi
Kilometers
100.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.55 mi
Kilometers
113.54 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Union Point
Fri, Apr 17, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Point
2026-04-17T11:00
Arrive Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Point
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
Eatonton
GA

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

From Union Point
35.2 mi
00h 42m
To Macon
35.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Point and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Carlton Avenue

    97 m · 18 sec · Carlton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veazey Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Veazey Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Scott Street

    144 m · 24 sec · Scott Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lamb Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lamb Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Oconee Parkway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Point 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 30%
Greensboro Road
11.3 mi · 16%
Gray Highway
10.9 mi · 15%
Lake Oconee Parkway
8.71 mi · 12%
Gray Bypass
5.11 mi · 7%
Lamb Avenue
5.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Gray Road Southwest

Continue on Gray Road Southwest

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonton
00h 42m from Union Point
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Point and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Point to Macon?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Union Point and 35.3 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Point and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonton

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

107 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

114 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Point and Macon. Straight-line distance: 62.5 mi (100.59 km).

Union Point

#1 Union Point

City in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,977
Coordinates33.6156800, -83.0746000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlton Avenue (-83.074822, 33.615371)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Point and Macon. The current time is 11:00:03.

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.