Origin
East Dublin, GA
Late night in East Dublin on Sunday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East 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 6m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
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.
East Dublin, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from East Dublin to Macon, Georgia, you are looking at a straightforward 56.6-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is quite economical for a quick getaway. You will navigate primarily via local streets like East Jackson Street, South Union Street, and East Madison Street. Because the entire trip is local, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. This drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over the monotony of high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| Marion Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| GA 257 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Academy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 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 East Dublin, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Drive
2
Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Jackson Street
3
Turn left onto South Union Street
329 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Union Street
4
Continue on East Madison Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Rowe Street
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rowe Street
6
Turn left onto Academy Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marion Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 257
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Macon
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 16
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
12
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
13
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
14
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 27.7 miles from East 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 1.5 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Union Street
Turn left onto South Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Rowe Street
At end of road, turn right onto Rowe Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Macon
6
54.3 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
$8.65 one way
$17.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 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 | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
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
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
50°F
Chester, GA
28 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
13 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about long, uninterrupted highway stretches; this route consists of 0% highway driving, giving it a distinctly local feel. You should prepare for a turn-heavy drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the heart of the region. The road lacks any significant straightaways, as your longest stretch is 0 miles on East Jackson Street. Instead, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the rhythm of local streets, which makes for a much more engaged driving experience. Expect the personality of the road to shift frequently as you transition between the various local thoroughfares that connect these two Georgia communities.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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 around 1.5 miles in near South Union 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 6m 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: at 1.5 miles (South Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Rowe Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.3 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 (86%). 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: at 1.5 miles (South Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Rowe Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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