How far is Vinings, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Vinings, GA to Macon, GA is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.6 mi
01h 40m
Flight
85.51 mi
137.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.6 mi
Kilometers
152.25 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Vinings
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinings
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinings
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Vinings
47.5 mi
00h 50m
To Macon
47.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Vinings and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cochise Drive Southeast

    77 m · 13 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    826 ft · 26 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Paces Mill Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1603 ft · 31 sec · Cobb Parkway South

  6. 6

    Continue on Northside Parkway Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northside Parkway Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward South I 75

    1420 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Horace E Tate Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinings 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 82%
Horace E Tate Freeway
6 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Northside Parkway Northwest
0.88 mi · 1%
Paces Mill Road Southeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 50m from Vinings
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vinings 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 Vinings to Macon?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Vinings and 47.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vinings and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinings and Macon. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.62 km).

Vinings

#1 Vinings

Census designated place in the U.

Population9,734
Coordinates33.8648300, -84.4643700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Cochise Drive Southeast (-84.464233, 33.864604)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.79 $29.59
Premium $4.78 $15.96 $31.92
Diesel $5.62 $18.78 $37.57

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 Vinings and Macon. The current time is 22:48:31.

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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.