Augusta, GA to Macon, GA is 122.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m via Fall Line Freeway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two cities in the Southeast region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day excursion. With only one recommended stop, it's an efficient way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
61.5 mi
1h 14m
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi
37m
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi
19m
Irwinton Road
6 mi
7m
Emery Highway
2.4 mi
4m
North Main Street
2.4 mi
4m
15th Street
2 mi
3m
Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 15th Street
2.0 mi·3 min·15th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto GA 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
4
Continue on GA 4
28 mi·37 min·Deans Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
2.4 mi·4 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
17 mi·19 min·Fenns Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
6.4 mi·7 min·Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi·40 sec·Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
3.6 mi·4 min·Fall Line Freeway
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
146 ft·1 sec·Fall Line Freeway
11
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
51 mi·1 hr 1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
13
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.4 mi·37 sec·Emery Road
15
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
2.4 mi·4 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto GA 22
0.8 mi·1 min·2nd Street
18
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi·58 sec·Mulberry Street
19
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Leaving Augusta, GA in the morning is your best bet for a smooth 2h 39m drive to Macon, GA. This route is manageable in one day, with a fuel cost estimated at $19, so you won't need extensive planning. Since it's a relatively short trip with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Fall Line Freeway to local roads, as this is where speeds will change. Ensure you have enough fuel before departing Augusta, as the longest stretch without a break is over 60 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, GA
This is one driving day of about 122.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Augusta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 121.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|15th Street
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
56.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
57 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
121.5 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.19 one way
$38.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.98
$41.96
premium
$4.70
$22.71
$45.42
diesel
$5.61
$27.09
$54.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
EV Truck/SUV
49.1
0
$17.18
$7.85
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 122.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 122.7-mile drive is on highways, with the other half on surface roads. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 61.5 miles on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning. Expect a mix of faster highway speeds and more typical surface road driving as you navigate through the state. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. Augusta is also home to the Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs, which plays host to the Masters golf tournament.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 122.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Macon, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 57 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macon, GA before heading back.
