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Trip from Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

83.6 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Turner County, Georgia, United States

Ashburn, GA

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Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Street, Fall Line Freeway, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 83.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Street
Fall Line Freeway
US 41
Forsyth Street
College Street
Georgia Avenue
Mulberry Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn, GA and Macon, GA.

1

Start on East Washington Avenue

66 ft · 6 sec · East Washington Avenue
2

Turn right

0.2 mi · 24 sec
3

Turn straight onto North Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Street
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
5

Merge slight left

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
8

Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

348 ft · 8 sec · US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
9

Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Forsyth Street
10

Turn left onto College Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · College Street
11

Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
12

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
13

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Mulberry Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.8 mi from Ashburn, GA · 38m into the drive

city in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, GA

42 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.

Popular next leg

Perry, GA to Macon, GA

29.8 mi · 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Cordele, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Ashburn, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Macon, GA

The final approach into Macon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.07 one way

$26.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.29 $28.59
premium $4.70 $15.47 $30.95
diesel $5.61 $18.46 $36.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Ashburn, GA

Morning in Ashburn on Saturday

Local time

10:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Morning in Macon on Saturday

Local time

10:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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 17m 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 Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Street, Fall Line Freeway, US 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Ashburn, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.07 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 Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ashburn, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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