Macon to Colquitt is 156.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m via Fall Line Freeway and GA 91, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Expect minimal complexity as you transition between major roads, keeping your focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.1 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi
1h 9m
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi
43m
GA 91
27.3 mi
37m
Newton Road
20.1 mi
28m
East Oakridge Drive
3 mi
5m
Liberty Expressway
1.9 mi
2m
Clark Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Georgia Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 64.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Colquitt, 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 SouthUse the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
64 mi·1 hr 9 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi·43 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520
1.5 mi·2 min·Clark Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit onto GA 300
0.4 mi·46 sec·GA 300
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300
1.9 mi·2 min·Liberty Expressway
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit onto GA 133
0.2 mi·22 sec·GA 133
Exit 1Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward GA 234 West: Albany
15
Turn straight onto GA 234
0.4 mi·43 sec·Moultrie Road
16
Turn straight onto GA 234
3.0 mi·5 min·East Oakridge Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto GA 91
20 mi·28 min·Newton Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on GA 91
27 mi·37 min·GA 91
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
333 ft·7 sec·South Cuthbert Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 45; GA 91
444 ft·9 sec·West College Street
21
Arrive at destination
College Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 15m drive time, departing Macon in the morning allows ample time to reach Colquitt before evening. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider a brief break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially as you transition off the main highways. Since this is a manageable 156.1-mile drive, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities.
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 78.1 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colquitt, 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.
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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 Macon, GA
This is one driving day of about 156.1 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Macon, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 64.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 104.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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65.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
101 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue
Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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104.9 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|GA 133
Take the exit onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.41 one way
$48.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.69
$53.38
premium
$4.70
$28.89
$57.78
diesel
$5.61
$34.46
$68.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.8
0
$16.39
$7.49
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.66
$6.24
EV Truck/SUV
62.4
0
$21.85
$9.99
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Colquitt, GA
Late night
in Colquitt on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Albany, GA
78 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
3 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
3h 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Eighty-three percent of this 156.1-mile route is highway, so you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted highway driving at 64.3 miles on the Fall Line Freeway. After that, expect a shift to surface roads as you approach your destination in Colquitt.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.3 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 156.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Macon, GA and Colquitt, GA, road signs point toward Albany, Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.
Albany
65.6 mi in|~1h 12m
Moultrie
104.9 mi in|~2h 2m|via GA 133
Marine Corps Logistics Base
104.9 mi in|~2h 2m|via GA 133
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 156.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.3 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Colquitt, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Colquitt, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
