Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
83.1 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Loganville, GA
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Macon to Loganville is 83 miles and takes about 2 hours via US 23, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region towards its northern part. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on highways, so expect a relatively straightforward trip. With a duration under 2 hours, this is a perfect route for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| GA 81 | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| Covington Street | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| State Route 36 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Riverside Drive | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| John R. Williams Highway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| GA 36 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~2,471 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Loganville, GA.
Start on Mulberry Street
Continue on Spring Street
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto US 23; GA 87
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 87
Continue on US 23; GA 87
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 87
Continue on US 23; GA 87
Continue on US 23; GA 87
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 87
Continue on US 23; GA 87
Continue on US 23; GA 42
Continue on US 23; GA 16; GA 42
Turn right onto GA 36
Enter roundabout onto GA 36
Continue on GA 36
Enter roundabout onto GA 36
Continue on GA 36
Continue on GA 36
Turn right onto GA 36
Continue on GA 142
Continue on GA 81
Continue on GA 81
Continue on GA 81
Continue on GA 81
Turn left onto US 78; GA 10; GA 81
Turn right onto GA 20
Turn right onto Pecan Street
Arrive at destination
Given the short 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, though an early start can help you avoid any potential midday traffic. There are no designated stops on this route, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The longest stretch is just over 23 miles, so you won't be without services for too long. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Loganville, especially if you're running low before you begin the final segment on surface roads.
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.
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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 57m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loganville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Macon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 83.1 miles and 2h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Macon, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto GA 36 / Covington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$12.73 one way
$25.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| premium | $4.64 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
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: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Macon on Friday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Loganville on Friday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a highway share of 67%, meaning you'll be on higher-speed roads for much of the 83 miles. The longest stretch without a significant break is 23.1 miles on US 23. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, indicated by increased exits and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of environments as you transition between these road types.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and GA 81. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 83.1 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 0.6 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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
818 ft
Total Descent
184 ft
Highest Point
1,004 ft
~83.1 mi in
Elevation Range
663 ft
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
Loganville (pop 11000) is located thirty miles (50km) east of Atlanta, Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 83.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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