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Trip from Hazlehurst, 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

4h 39m

Distance

206.5 mi

332 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States

Hazlehurst, GA

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Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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Trip Overview

This 206.5-mile journey from Hazlehurst, GA, to Macon, GA, is a straightforward drive spanning approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes. Primarily utilizing roads like Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 1, the route is focused on highway travel, with 63% of it being on these main thoroughfares. Given its manageable duration and distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, with an estimated fuel cost of $32. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for this entire drive, making it a simple transition through Georgia's landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.1 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, so plan for a relatively consistent driving experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

103.3 miles from Hazlehurst, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 49.1 mi 52m
US 1 33.8 mi 41m
US 319 28.7 mi 39m
US 23 17.6 mi 26m
East Golden Isles Highway 16 mi 22m
North Pierce Street 15.2 mi 17m
Alma Highway 14 mi 18m
Burnt Fort Road 11.3 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 49.1 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Macon, GA.

1

Start on Old Hazelhurst Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Old Hazelhurst Road
2

Turn left onto Bailey Mill Road

3.3 mi · 12 min · Bailey Mill Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto GA 252

11 mi · 16 min · Burnt Fort Road
4

Turn right onto SR 40 Connector

0.7 mi · 1 min · Indian Trail
5

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
6

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121

32 mi · 39 min · US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto Lee Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Lee Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto Albany Avenue

196 ft · 8 sec · Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38

282 ft · 12 sec · Plant Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto US 1 Business

0.4 mi · 41 sec · State Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 1 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ossie Davis Parkway
12

Continue on US 1 Business

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 1 Business

14 mi · 18 min · Alma Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4

15 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street
15

Turn left onto US 23; GA 19

18 mi · 26 min · US 23; GA 19
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto US 23; GA 19

301 ft · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
17

Continue on US 23; GA 19

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

0.5 mi · 55 sec · East Jarman Street
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street
20

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
21

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

16 mi · 22 min · East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Oak Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn slight right onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
24

Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

28 mi · 38 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
27

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
28

Merge onto I 16

49 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 1B Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
30

Turn right onto GA 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
31

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
32

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of under 5 hours, this trip from Hazlehurst to Macon is easily accomplished in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of the flexibility this shorter drive offers. You'll encounter one notable stretch of 49.1 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway where you can settle in for a longer period. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on longer stretches, and factor in the $32 fuel cost. While there's only one designated stop indicated, feel free to take breaks as needed to stay refreshed during your 206.5-mile journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.3 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 45 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.3 miles or 2h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 58m

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 Hazlehurst, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hazlehurst, GA

This is one driving day of about 206.5 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hazlehurst, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 49.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

103 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

Waycross, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alamo, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Hazlehurst, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.8

Folkston, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 206.5

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 206.5

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 206.5

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 206.5

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 206.5

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 50 and 101.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
50 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Lee Avenue

Turn right onto Lee Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Albany Avenue

Turn left onto Albany Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue

Turn right onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 1 Business / State Street

Turn left onto US 1 Business / State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
101.4 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27 / East Jarman Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27 / East Jarman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.29 one way

$64.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $35.31 $70.62
premium $4.70 $38.22 $76.44
diesel $5.61 $45.59 $91.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.9 0 $21.68 $9.91
Efficient EV 51.6 0 $18.07 $8.26
EV Truck/SUV 82.6 1 $28.91 $13.22

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hazlehurst, GA

Late night in Hazlehurst on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Late night in Macon on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

83°F

Alma, GA

103 mi in

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

9 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

4h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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 206.5
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour $15
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of the drive utilizing major roads like Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 1. The personality of the drive is characterized by its straightforward nature, offering long stretches of consistent travel. The longest uninterrupted segment clocks in at 49.1 miles along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, indicating a good portion of the journey where you can settle in. While not a winding, technical road, this route provides a predictable pace for the majority of its 206.5 miles, making it easy to maintain a steady speed.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 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 US 1. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in near Lee Avenue.

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 4h 39m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (Lee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles (US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 206.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 50 miles (Lee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles (US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Cumberland Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Macon, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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