Macon to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.9 miles 563.1 km · straight line
417.1 miles actual route 671.3 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Macon from Raleigh?

The distance from Macon to Raleigh is 349.9 miles (563.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of Macon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.1 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Macon in Georgia and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Macon and Raleigh. 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 Macon to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $50–$146* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Macon
32.84°N, 83.63°W
America/New_York
112m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM