How far is Whitemarsh Island, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Whitemarsh Island, GA to Macon, GA is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.09 mi
02h 47m
Flight
162.51 mi
261.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.51 mi
Kilometers
261.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.09 mi
Kilometers
278.56 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, May 3, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Whitemarsh Island
Sun, May 3, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitemarsh Island
2026-05-03T05:24
Arrive Macon
Sun, May 3, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitemarsh Island
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
Nunez
GA

Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

From Whitemarsh Island
86.4 mi
01h 23m
To Macon
86.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitemarsh Island and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitemarsh Island and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Commodore Drive

    3219 ft · 2 min · Commodore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bradley Point Road

    1332 ft · 58 sec · Bradley Point Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    163 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitemarsh Island 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
163 mi · 94%
East 37th Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Commodore Drive
0.61 mi
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Bee Road
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

163 mi · 02h 56m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 23m from Whitemarsh Island
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Whitemarsh Island and Clear near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitemarsh Island to Macon?

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Whitemarsh Island and 86.6 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Whitemarsh Island and Clear near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitemarsh Island and Macon. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.54 km).

Whitemarsh Island

#1 Whitemarsh Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Population6,792
Coordinates32.0288200, -81.0167800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.013846, 32.028812)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $24.20
Round trip
$48.40
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.20 $48.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.06 $54.12
Premium $4.78 $29.19 $58.39
Diesel $5.62 $34.36 $68.73

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitemarsh Island and Macon. The current time is 05:24:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.