Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Byron, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macon, GA
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Byron, GA
Michael Hall
Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Byron, GA covers 16.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, Georgia Avenue, GA 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| GA 49 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| GA 540 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hardeman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,932 veh/hr typical · worst 2,365
Quietest
2 AM
~199 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Byron, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
298 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hardeman Avenue
5
Turn left
417 ft
·
17 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 540
Exit 149
Toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 540
Toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 South
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Merge onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 149
Toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
9
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lan...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.64 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Byron, GA
Late night in Byron on Saturday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
16.4 mi in 21m, mostly highway — 13.9 mi of that is on Fall Line Freeway.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
507 ft
306 ft
Total Climb
448 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
507 ft
~16.4 mi in
Elevation Range
201 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Macon, GA and Byron, GA, road signs point toward Fort Valley, Massee Lane Gardens and Fort Valley State University.
Fort Valley
15.1 mi in
|
~18m
|
via GA 540
Massee Lane Gardens
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 540
Fort Valley State University
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 540
About the Cities
Starting in Macon, GA
Full guide →Founded 1823
Macon is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon's elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House. Macon is one of several cities to hold a cherry blossom celebration in springtime, although Macon stands out because it has a particularly large number of trees throughout the city. With over 275,000 Yoshino cherry trees, Macon calls itself the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World."
Top landmarks
- • Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park — national monument in the United States
- • Georgia Music Hall of Fame — former music museum in Macon, Georgia, USA
- • Christ Church — church in Macon, Georgia
Arriving in Byron, GA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. 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 Byron, 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Byron, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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