Macon to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.2 miles 767.9 km · straight line
572.6 miles estimated 921.5 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Macon from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Macon to Richmond, Virginia is 477.2 miles (767.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NE of Macon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 572.6 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Macon in Georgia and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Macon & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Macon
32.84°N, 83.63°W
America/New_York
112m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients