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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.51 mi
01h 51m
Flight
80.59 mi
129.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.59 mi
Kilometers
129.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.51 mi
Kilometers
150.49 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, May 30, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T08:01
Arrive Macon
Sat, May 30, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Washington
46.7 mi
00h 55m
To Macon
46.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Robert Toombs Avenue

    2886 ft · 1 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mercer Street

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Mercer Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehall Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Point Road Northwest

    10.9 mi · 19 min · Union Point Road Northwest

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Highway

    3213 ft · 1 min · Athens Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lamb Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lamb Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Oconee Parkway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 23%
Greensboro Road
21.1 mi · 23%
Union Point Road Northwest
10.9 mi · 12%
Gray Highway
10.9 mi · 12%
Lake Oconee Parkway
8.71 mi · 9%
Gray Bypass
5.11 mi · 5%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonton
00h 55m from Washington
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Washington and Macon. Straight-line distance: 80.59 mi (129.69 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

Population3,907
Coordinates33.7367900, -82.7393100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: West Robert Toombs Avenue (-82.739304, 33.736911)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Macon. The current time is 08:01:25.

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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.