Drive or Fly: Macon, GA to Edison, GA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MCN–ABY. At 146 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 4m

Distance

146.1 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 16m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macon, GA → MCN 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABY → Edison, GA 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Macon, GA MCN — Middle Georgia Regional Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Edison, GA ABY — Southwest Georgia Regional Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCN and ABY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 20m

1h 50m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus 2452

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macon, GA → Macon Bus Station (MAC6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 110m

Arrival 10m

Albany (BP One Leaf) (ALY6) → Edison, GA 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From MAC6 — Macon Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To ALY6 — Albany (BP One Leaf) 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 4m	3h 16m	3h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$124	$10
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Macon, GA to Edison, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.