Atlanta to Macon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.4 miles 123 km · straight line
83.6 miles actual route 134.5 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Macon?

The distance from Atlanta to Macon is 76.4 miles (123 km) as the crow flies. Macon is located SE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.6 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Macon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Macon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 31min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Macon

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Macon
32.84°N, 83.63°W
America/New_York
112m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 325.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM