Origin
Chester, GA
Late night in Chester on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, 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 6m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55-mile drive from Chester to Macon, Georgia, will take you about 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be spending about 72% of your time on highways, making for a relatively quick journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for getting between these two Southeast destinations. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a practical way to cover the distance without significant detours. Consider this an easy transit day where you can focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 39.7 mi | 42m |
| Line Street | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Chester - Dublin Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chester-Dublin Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Carolina Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 39.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on GA 126
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto GA 257
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Carolina Street
3
Continue on GA 257
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chester-Dublin Highway
4
Continue on GA 257
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Chester - Dublin Highway
5
Turn left onto GA 338
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Line Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
7
Merge onto I 16
40 mi
·
42 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
9
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
10
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
11
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Chester, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 54 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 257 / Carolina Street
Turn right onto GA 257 / Carolina Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GA 338 / Line Street
Turn left onto GA 338 / Line Street
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon
Navigation decision point
Toward I-16 West: Macon
3
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
3:33 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
1 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 6m 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 drive for the majority of this 55-mile trip, with 72% of your time spent on faster roads. Your journey will largely follow the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.7 miles. The route involves a mix of main roads like Line Street and the Chester - Dublin Highway, but the overall profile leans towards efficient travel. While not an extreme interstate grind, it's designed for moving between points with relative speed and ease.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Line Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near GA 257 / Carolina Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chester, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 6m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (GA 257 / Carolina Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (GA 338 / Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (GA 257 / Carolina Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (GA 338 / Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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