Origin
Bonanza, GA
Late night in Bonanza on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonanza, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonanza, GA
Mr. Location Scout
Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.9-mile drive from Bonanza, GA to Macon, GA takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, it’s an economical way to travel within the Southeast region. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion on I-75. You won't need to break this trip up; it's designed for a single, manageable segment, perfect for a quick travel day or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. The focus here is on efficient travel between these two Georgia points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 50.3 mi | 53m |
| McDonough-Lovejoy Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hastings Bridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Hwy 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Tara Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| McDonugh-Lovejoy Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McDonugh- Lovejoy Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 50.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonanza, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on Woodcock Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodcock Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Cardinal Road
477 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cardinal Road
3
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tara Boulevard
4
Take the exit
501 ft
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto McDonough Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
McDonough Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hastings Bridge Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 3
8
Turn left onto GA 81
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 81
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
10
Continue on GA 81
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
11
Continue on GA 81
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
12
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 81
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hampton Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I-75 South: Macon
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
40 mi
·
42 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75
Toward Macon, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 23; GA 87
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Spring Street
142 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
21
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
22
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Bonanza, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cardinal Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cardinal Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
McDonough Road
Turn left onto McDonough Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-75 South: Macon
8
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 78% of the drive being on interstates and major roads like I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. While primarily an interstate journey, you'll also navigate segments on McDonough-Lovejoy Road and Riverside Drive, which may offer a slight change of scenery and pace before rejoining faster roadways. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and McDonough-Lovejoy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Cardinal Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Cardinal Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (McDonough Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bonanza, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
51.4 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Cardinal Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles (McDonough Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macon, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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