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Trip from Macon, GA to Sylvania, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

150 mi

241 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

This 150-mile drive from Macon to Sylvania, Georgia, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in under 3 hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical option for a single day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roads like Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 301, and US 25, with 97% of the route being highway. This route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting between these two points within the Southeast region.

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

75 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 113.2 mi 2h 1m
US 301 20 mi 23m
US 25 12.4 mi 18m
West Ogeechee Street 1.8 mi 3m
East Parrish Street 0.9 mi 1m
Riverside Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Spring Street 0.2 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 113.2 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mulberry Street

76 ft · 2 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Street
3

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 80; GA 87

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6

Merge onto I 16

113 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton
8

Turn left onto US 25; US 301; GA 73

12 mi · 18 min · US 25; US 301; GA 73
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 301; GA 73

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Parrish Street
10

Continue on US 301; 73

0.5 mi · 45 sec · US 301; 73
11

Continue on US 301; GA 73

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 301; GA 73
12

Continue on US 301; 73

15 mi · 17 min · US 301; 73
13

Continue on US 301; GA 73

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 301; GA 73
14

Continue on US 301; GA 21; GA 73 Loop; I 3 FUT

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 301; GA 21; GA 73 Loop; I 3 FUT
15

Turn right onto US 301 Business; GA 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Ogeechee Street
16

Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73

124 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
17

Continue on US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business

122 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
18

Turn left onto GA 21 Business

190 ft · 3 sec · East Ogeechee Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 301 Business; GA 73; GA 21 Business

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour 52-minute duration for 150 miles, this trip is perfect for a flexible day excursion. You can depart Macon in the morning and arrive in Sylvania with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a modest $23 fuel estimate, budget for a quick gas top-off before you leave Macon or upon arrival in Sylvania to ensure you're covered. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 113.2-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, as services can be more spread out on these longer highway segments.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.2 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 33 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75 miles or 1h 22m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sylvania, 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 150 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 113.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Statesboro, GA

75 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

Cochran, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Soperton, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 114.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 16 East: Savannah
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
114.4 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.46 one way

$46.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.65 $51.30
premium $4.70 $27.76 $55.52
diesel $5.61 $33.12 $66.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45 0 $15.75 $7.20
Efficient EV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00
EV Truck/SUV 60 0 $21.00 $9.60

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (65% 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

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Sylvania, GA

Late night in Sylvania on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

40 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

2h 52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 150-mile route, with 97% of your travel on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 113.2 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, offering a chance to settle in for a solid block of driving. While the profile is 'Highway-focused,' the inclusion of US 301 and US 25 suggests you might experience some transitions as you move between these designations. Overall, this drive prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.2 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 301. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Sylvania, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Claxton along the way.

Claxton

114.4 mi in | ~2h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 150 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.2 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sylvania, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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