How far is Watkinsville, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Watkinsville, GA to Macon, GA is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Watkinsville and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watkinsville and Macon.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
774 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Macon Highway
3256 ft · 1 min · Macon Highway
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Turn straight onto New High Shoals Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New High Shoals Road
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Turn left onto Watkinsville Bypass
1465 ft · 23 sec · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
824 ft · 16 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 Watkinsville 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.
Sunny leaving Watkinsville and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watkinsville to Macon?
The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 42.1 miles from Watkinsville and 42.1 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watkinsville and Sunny 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 Watkinsville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 71.8 mi (115.55 km).
#1 Watkinsville
Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 33.8629000, -83.4087700 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
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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