Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Wrightsville, 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 24m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 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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Wrightsville, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Macon to Wrightsville is 58.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via High Hill Street, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a journey composed mostly of local roads with frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straight highway shot. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a flexible, same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Hill Street | 27.9 mi | 39m |
| West Main Street | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Kenneth Birdsong Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Jeffersonville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Trilby Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
High Hill Street
— 27.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Wrightsville, 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
524 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Emery Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
8
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
9
Turn right onto GA 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 57
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kenneth Birdsong Highway
11
Continue on GA 57
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenneth Birdsong Highway
12
Continue on GA 57
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto GA 57
28 mi
·
39 min
·
High Hill Street
14
Continue on GA 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Trilby Street
15
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 57
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Marcus Street
16
Turn right onto US 319; GA 31
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Elm Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 319; GA 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
GA 57 / West Main Street
Turn right onto GA 57 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
GA 57 / Kenneth Birdsong Highway
Enter roundabout onto GA 57 / Kenneth Birdsong Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
GA 15; GA 57 / North Marcus Street
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 57 / North Marcus Street
Navigation decision point
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 319; GA 31 / West Elm Street
Turn right onto US 319; GA 31 / West Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Wrightsville, GA
Late night in Wrightsville on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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 24m 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?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only an 8% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like High Hill Street and West Main Street, interspersed with Irwinton Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 27.9 miles along High Hill Street. The drive's personality shifts as you move through different local road segments, requiring your attention for frequent directional changes.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on High Hill Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macon, GA to Wrightsville, GA is easy. At 1h 24m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (GA 57 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (GA 57 / Kenneth Birdsong Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.9 miles on High Hill Street. 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 0.6 miles (US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (GA 57 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (GA 57 / Kenneth Birdsong Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Wrightsville, 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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