Spanning 84.7 miles through the Southeast, this trip from Macon to Belvedere Park is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Because the total drive time is relatively short, you can easily complete this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves using Spring Street, North Avenue, and the Fall Line Freeway. It serves as a practical connection between these two Georgia locations, offering a direct path that keeps your travel logistics simple and manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
62.1 mi
1h 7m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6.9 mi
7m
Columbia Drive
1.5 mi
3m
Glenwood Road
1.3 mi
2m
Fall Line Freeway
0.8 mi
1m
Spring Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Belvedere Park, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
76 ft·2 sec·Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft·21 sec·North Avenue
4
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.8 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·42 sec
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
6.9 mi·7 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 44Toward Glenwood RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Glenwood Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Glenwood Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Columbia Drive
1.5 mi·3 min·Columbia Drive
13
Turn right
77 ft·6 sec
14
Turn left
53 ft·8 sec
15
Turn left
126 ft·9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, it is wise to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure a smoother, more predictable experience. You won't need to plan for formal rest stops since the duration is quite brief, but keep your navigation tools handy to handle the frequent turns along Spring Street and the Fall Line Freeway. Filling up your tank for the $14 estimated fuel cost before you leave Macon will help you avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Staying alert at intersections is the best way to manage this specific route safely.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Macon, GA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belvedere Park, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Macon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macon, GA
This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 81.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
9
64 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
7
81.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Glenwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward Glenwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.25 one way
$26.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.48
$28.96
premium
$4.70
$15.68
$31.35
diesel
$5.61
$18.70
$37.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.07
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.41
$3.39
EV Truck/SUV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 16, 2026
Origin
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Belvedere Park, GA
Late night
in Belvedere Park on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local roads that require your full attention, making the experience feel more like a hands-on commute than a monotonous highway slog. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. Instead, the journey focuses on weaving through the local landscape, which keeps the drive engaging and dynamic from start to finish. Be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between the various segments of the route.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Terrell Starr Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Macon, GA to Belvedere Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
64 mi in|~1h 11m|via I 675
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 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 Belvedere Park, 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 0.6 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belvedere Park, GA before heading back.
