Macon to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.4 miles 763.5 km · straight line
569.3 miles estimated 916.2 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Macon from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Macon to West Palm Beach is 474.4 miles (763.5 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SSE of Macon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.3 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Macon in Georgia and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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 West Palm Beach. 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 West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 53min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Macon & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Macon
32.84°N, 83.63°W
America/New_York
112m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients