Traveling from Quitman to Macon covers 153.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $25 on fuel for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Georgia, you will stay within a consistent geographic climate throughout the trip. It is a practical route for those looking to reach Macon efficiently while keeping travel logistics simple and budget-friendly.
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
76.7 miles from Quitman, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
116.6 mi
2h 5m
Adel Highway
16.2 mi
22m
Quitman Highway
7.8 mi
11m
Fall Line Freeway
7.2 mi
8m
1st Street
1.5 mi
2m
North Washington Street
0.9 mi
1m
East Courtland Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Forsyth Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 116.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quitman, GA and Macon, GA.
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Start on US 84; US 221; GA 38; GA 76; GA 333
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Screven Street
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Turn left onto GA 76; GA 333
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto GA 76
0.7 mi·1 min·East Courtland Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on GA 76
9.9 mi·13 min·Adel Highway
5
Continue on GA 76
1.5 mi·2 min·1st Street
6
Continue on GA 76
6.2 mi·8 min·Adel Highway
7
Continue on GA 76
7.8 mi·11 min·Quitman Highway
8
Turn slight left
289 ft·10 sec
Toward GA 37 West
9
Turn straight onto GA 37
0.3 mi·36 sec·West 4th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
11
Merge onto I 75
117 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.2 mi·8 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, SavannahUse the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward US 41 Business, GA 19: DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
347 ft·8 sec
Toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer UniversityUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.4 mi·1 min·Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.3 mi·56 sec·College Street
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Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.3 mi·49 sec·Georgia Avenue
18
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Mulberry Street
19
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Mulberry Street
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Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-three-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving in the morning helps you avoid potential midday traffic near Macon. Given that the route includes only one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel or stretch your legs after the long interstate push. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 116.6-mile stretch on I-75 to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service exits. Because the majority of the drive is highway-focused, ensure your vehicle is prepared for sustained speeds before you depart Quitman.
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 76.7 miles from Quitman, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.6 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 33m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quitman, 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 Quitman, GA
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Quitman, 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 I 75 for about 116.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 152 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street
Turn left onto GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue
Turn right onto GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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144.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
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151.9 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
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152 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer U...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.99 one way
$47.98 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.23
$52.46
premium
$4.70
$28.39
$56.78
diesel
$5.61
$33.87
$67.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.42
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Quitman, GA
Late night
in Quitman on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Ashburn, GA
77 mi in
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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m 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.
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
near mile 153.4
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed travel, as 81% of your journey takes place on highways. After starting out on local roads like Adel Highway and Quitman Highway, you will quickly transition onto I-75 for the bulk of your travel. The character of the drive is defined by a significant, 116.6-mile uninterrupted stretch on the interstate, which provides a consistent pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. While the initial segments require more attention to local traffic, the shift to the interstate allows you to settle into a steady rhythm as you head north toward Macon.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Adel Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.7 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
464 ft190 ft
Total Climb
600 ft
Total Descent
421 ft
Highest Point
464 ft
~134.2 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
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 Quitman, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
144.7 mi in|~2h 45m|via I 75; GA 540
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Macon, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (GA 76 / East Courtland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.7 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Macon, GA before heading back.
