If you are planning a trip from Belvedere Park to Macon, expect a journey covering 86 miles that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes to complete. Because the route stays off the major interstates, this is a straightforward day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Georgia locations. Both points of interest sit firmly within the Southeast, keeping the driving environment consistent throughout the trip. Since there are no scheduled stops required, you can easily manage the transition between these two areas in a single, efficient push. It’s a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you where you need to be without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Belvedere Park, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
59.8 mi
1h 4m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi
11m
Candler Road Southeast
3.2 mi
6m
Riverside Drive
3.1 mi
5m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi
3m
Memorial Drive
1.5 mi
2m
Flat Shoals Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Spring Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 59.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere Park, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on this road
126 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right
53 ft·4 sec
3
Turn right
77 ft·7 sec
4
Turn right onto Columbia Drive
257 ft·11 sec·Columbia Drive
5
Turn left onto GA 154
1.5 mi·2 min·Memorial Drive
6
Turn left onto GA 155
3.2 mi·6 min·Candler Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on GA 155
0.3 mi·38 sec·Flat Shoals Road
8
Continue on GA 155
475 ft·9 sec·Flat Shoals Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 285 West
10
Merge onto I 285
3.0 mi·3 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 52Toward I 675 South: MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
11 mi·11 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 167Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside DriveUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 23; GA 87
3.1 mi·5 min·Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49
0.2 mi·30 sec·Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Spring Street
142 ft·4 sec·Spring Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Mulberry Street
20
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Mulberry Street
21
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 86-mile trek, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic congestion, as the reliance on local roads can make your travel time unpredictable during rush hours. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule, though clear weather is always preferred for turn-heavy navigation. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Belvedere Park, as setting aside $14 for gas ensures you won't need to hunt for stations along the way. Because there are no mandatory stops, you have the freedom to pace yourself according to your own comfort level. Pay close attention to signage on Columbia and Memorial Drive, as the frequent turns are the defining feature of this local route.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from Belvedere Park, GA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
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 Belvedere Park, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belvedere Park, GA
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Belvedere Park, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 59.8 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 83.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|GA 155 / Candler Road Southeast
Turn left onto GA 155 / Candler Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
8
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
6
83.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.09 one way
$26.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.31
$28.62
premium
$4.70
$15.49
$30.98
diesel
$5.61
$18.48
$36.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.79
$4.02
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.32
$3.35
EV Truck/SUV
33.5
0
$11.72
$5.36
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Belvedere Park, GA
Late night
in Belvedere Park on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 83.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path relies on surface roads like Columbia Drive, Memorial Drive, and Candler Road Southeast to navigate toward your destination. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating through local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds. The route requires constant adjustments, making it a more active and engaged driving experience than a typical highway cruise. Because you aren't spending time on long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement, you will find the road character remains consistent and technical from start to finish.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Terrell Starr Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near GA 155 / Candler Road Southeast.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.6 miles (GA 155 / Candler Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
69.2 mi in|~1h 21m|via I 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (GA 155 / Candler Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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.
