Origin
Dublin, GA
Late night in Dublin on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, 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 3m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dublin, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Dublin to Macon, you are looking at a straightforward 53.3-mile journey across the Georgia heartland. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will spend roughly $9 on fuel for the trek, which stays entirely within the Southeast region. Because the route is compact and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is designed for simplicity rather than a multi-day expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| Marion Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| GA 257 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Academy Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 46.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on East Jackson Street
71 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 29
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Jackson Street
3
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 26
486 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Church Street
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Church Street
5
Turn right onto Academy Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marion Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 257
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Macon
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 16
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
11
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
12
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
13
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.6 miles from Dublin, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80; GA 26; GA 29 / East Jackson Street
Continue onto US 80; GA 26; GA 29 / East Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Church Street
Turn left onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 257 / Marion Street
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257 / Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Macon
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 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 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
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
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chester, GA
27 mi in
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
27 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 3m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of your time spent on major corridors. You will spend the bulk of your travel—46.5 miles—cruising along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive. The transition from the parkway onto local roads like Marion Street and GA 257 marks the final approach into Macon. Since the majority of the route is fast-paced highway driving, you can expect a consistent and predictable experience. It is a functional, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.5 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Marion Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80; GA 26; GA 29 / East Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80; GA 26; GA 29 / East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.5 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: near the start (US 80; GA 26; GA 29 / East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): 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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