How far is Vidalia, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Vidalia, GA to Macon, GA is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vidalia and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vidalia and Macon.
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Start on 1st Street
30 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto McIntosh Street
157 m · 17 sec · McIntosh Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Main Street
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Merge slight right onto 1st Street
62 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Street
8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 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 Vidalia 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Vidalia 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 Vidalia to Macon?
The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Vidalia and 45 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vidalia and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vidalia and Macon. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.63 km).
#1 Vidalia
City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 10,452 |
| Coordinates | 32.2176900, -82.4134600 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
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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