Origin
Milledgeville, GA
Morning in Milledgeville on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milledgeville, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milledgeville, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Milledgeville and Macon, you can expect a quick 30.4-mile journey that takes roughly 45 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the commute without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an incredibly affordable way to transit through the Southeast. You will navigate primarily via local roads, including Fox Hill Road, West Hancock Street, and Shurling Drive. Since the entire drive stays within the state of Georgia, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hill Road | 19.9 mi | 27m |
| West Hancock Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Shurling Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Millerfield Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Gray Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Clarke Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fox Hill Road
— 19.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milledgeville, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on US 441 Business; GA 29 Business
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Clarke Street
2
Turn left onto GA 49
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hancock Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on GA 49
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Fox Hill Road
4
Continue on GA 49
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Millerfield Road
5
Continue on GA 49
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shurling Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
9
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Milledgeville, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 49 / West Hancock Street
Turn left onto GA 49 / West Hancock Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49 / Gray Highway
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49 / Gray Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 129 Alternate; GA 22 / 2nd Street
Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22 / 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
30.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Mulberry Street
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Macon, GA
Morning in Macon on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Gray, GA
15 mi in
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
27 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
45m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to focus on navigating local streets. You will spend a significant portion of the trip on your longest stretch, which covers 19.9 miles along Fox Hill Road. As you transition between the various roads, the technical nature of the turns requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its local character, offering a direct, no-frills connection between these two cities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on Fox Hill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near GA 49 / West Hancock Street.
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 45m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 49 / West Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49 / Gray Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (US 129 Alternate; GA 22 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
605 ft
343 ft
Total Climb
463 ft
Total Descent
436 ft
Highest Point
605 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
262 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Milledgeville, GA
Full guide →Milledgeville is a city of 19,000 people (2019) in Georgia's Classic Heartland. It is home to Georgia College & State University, Georgia Military College, and Central Georgia Technical College.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on Fox Hill Road. 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: near the start (GA 49 / West Hancock Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49 / Gray Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (US 129 Alternate; GA 22 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macon, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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