How far is Washington, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Washington, GA to Macon, GA is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Macon.
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Start on East Robert Toombs Avenue
2886 ft · 1 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mercer Street
668 ft · 13 sec · North Mercer Street
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Continue on Whitehall Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Whitehall Street
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Continue on Greensboro Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road
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Continue on Union Point Road Northwest
10.9 mi · 19 min · Union Point Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Highway
3213 ft · 1 min · Athens Highway
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Turn right onto Lamb Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lamb Avenue
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lake Oconee Parkway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway
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Continue on Greensboro Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Gray Highway
2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 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 Washington and Macon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Macon?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 46.7 miles from Washington and 46.8 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatonton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Macon. Straight-line distance: 80.59 mi (129.69 km).
#1 Washington
City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 33.7367900, -82.7393100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
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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