Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Union Point, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Union Point, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Macon to Union Point, you are looking at a 70.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. This local drive stays entirely within Georgia’s Southeast region, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the manageable duration allows you to complete the trip easily in one go. Budgeting roughly $11 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Since the route involves no formal scheduled stops, it offers a straightforward, no-frills path between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eatonton Highway | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| GA 44 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| Gray Highway | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| Gray Bypass | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Union Point Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Broad Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Eatonton Highway
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Union Point, 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
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44
333 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Highway
7
Continue on US 129; GA 44
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Eatonton Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 129; GA 44
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Gray Highway
9
Continue on US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Street
10
Continue on US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Jefferson Avenue
11
Turn right onto GA 16; GA 44
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sumter Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto GA 44
19 mi
·
27 min
·
GA 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 44
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 278; GA 12; GA 44
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Union Point Highway
16
Turn left onto Scott Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scott Street
17
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
319 ft
·
13 sec
·
Carlton Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Carlton Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because the entire 70.1-mile stretch is composed of local roads, travel times can be sensitive to local traffic patterns along Gray Highway or North Avenue. There are no mandatory stops built into this route, so plan your own breaks if you prefer to stretch your legs during the nearly two-hour drive. Before you head out, double-check your fuel levels, as the $11 estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency for this distance. Staying mindful of the frequent turns will help you maintain a smooth and stress-free journey from start to finish.
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 35 miles from Macon, GA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union Point, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 70.1 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Eatonton Highway for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
GA 16; GA 44 / East Sumter Street
Turn right onto GA 16; GA 44 / East Sumter Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
GA 44
Turn left onto GA 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44 / East Broad Street
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12; GA 15; GA 44 / East Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Carlton Avenue
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.97 | $25.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Union Point, GA
Late night in Union Point on Sunday
Local time
2:00 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
2 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 43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Spring Street, North Avenue, and Gray Highway, which keeps you off the major interstates and on more localized roads. Because the path relies on these specific thoroughfares, the road demands your full attention as you transition between sections. The drive maintains a consistent, steady pace that requires you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a practical alternative for those who prefer local roads over the high-speed rhythm of a major highway.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Eatonton Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (GA 16; GA 44 / East Sumter Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (GA 44): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 11.4 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (GA 16; GA 44 / East Sumter Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (GA 44): 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 Union Point, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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