Alamo, GA to Macon, GA is 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This direct drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its short duration and low fuel cost, you won't need an overnight stop, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Alamo, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 49.1 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route utilizes US 319 and Commerce Street as well, providing a mix of main road driving. Expect a largely uninterrupted driving experience, making it feel like a steady progression rather than a winding, stop-and-go excursion.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 126 / Commerce Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alamo, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 34m with 84% 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 126 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 27.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 126 / Commerce Street
Turn left onto GA 126 / Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip|~15m in|US 319; US 441; GA 31
Turn sharp right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
27.7 mi into trip|~38m in
Turn left toward I-16 West: Macon
Navigation decision point
Toward I-16 West: Macon
3
28 mi into trip|~39m in|I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi
52m
US 319
16.7 mi
23m
Commerce Street
11 mi
15m
2nd Street
0.6 mi
1m
Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 49.1 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on this road
65 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto GA 126
11 mi·15 min·Commerce Street
3
Turn sharp right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
16 mi·22 min·US 319; US 441; GA 31
4
Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
6
Merge onto I 16
49 mi·52 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 1BToward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
8
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi·1 min·2nd Street
9
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi·58 sec·Mulberry Street
10
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours in Macon. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks if needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a likely service area is 49.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway; aim to fuel up before you begin if your tank is low.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.1 miles from Alamo, GA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
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 Alamo, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, GA
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Alamo, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 49.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.23 one way
$24.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.37
$26.74
premium
$4.70
$14.47
$28.95
diesel
$5.61
$17.27
$34.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.84
$3.13
EV Truck/SUV
31.3
0
$10.95
$5.00
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Alamo, GA
Night
in Alamo on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Night
in Macon on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Dublin, GA
39 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
1 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 34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alamo, GA to Macon, GA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, Commerce Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from Alamo, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alamo, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 34m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 126 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 27.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Alamo, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
