Origin
Soperton, GA
Late night in Soperton on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soperton, 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
1h 22m
Distance
72.7 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soperton, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Soperton to Macon, this 72.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Georgia’s Southeast region. Expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via West Main Street, I-16 West, and the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. With a fuel budget of about $11, it is a highly economical route for a quick change of scenery. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than rushing to beat daylight or heavy traffic. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 64.7 mi | 1h 9m |
| West Main Street | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soperton, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on US 221; GA 56
188 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto GA 29
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 16
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
6
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
7
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
8
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Soperton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 29 / West Main Street
Turn left onto GA 29 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-16 West: Macon
3
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
3
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Mulberry Street
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.37 one way
$22.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.46 | $26.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Late night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chester, GA
36 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
28 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 22m 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 trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will utilize I-16 West and the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing the local nature of the roads. You won't find yourself settled into one long, uninterrupted stretch, as the longest segment is 0 miles on West Main Street. The experience is more about navigating turns and local transitions than cruising at high speeds for hours. Drivers should be prepared for a dynamic pace that requires more active attention than a typical highway commute.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.7 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 29 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Soperton, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 22m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 29 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
491 ft
174 ft
Total Climb
415 ft
Total Descent
301 ft
Highest Point
491 ft
~46.7 mi in
Elevation Range
317 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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 29 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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