Trip from Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

86 mi

138 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 43m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA covers 86 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia Drive, Memorial Drive, Candler Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

43 miles from Belvedere Park, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 86 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Columbia Drive 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Memorial Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Candler Road Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Flat Shoals Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 285 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 675 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Terrell Starr Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Columbia Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

125 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn right

52 ft · 4 sec

Turn right

79 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto Columbia Drive

256 ft · 12 sec · Columbia Drive

Turn left onto Memorial Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Turn left onto Candler Road Southeast

3.2 mi · 6 min · Candler Road Southeast

Continue on Flat Shoals Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Flat Shoals Road

Continue on Flat Shoals Road

476 ft · 10 sec · Flat Shoals Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 285 West

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

3.0 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 675 South: Macon

Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49 mi · 53 min

Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

11 mi · 11 min · Macon, Savannah

Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

Turn right onto Spring Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Spring Street

Continue on Spring Street

141 ft · 4 sec · Spring Street

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 43 miles from Belvedere Park, GA, or about 44m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43 miles or 44m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Belvedere Park, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Belvedere Park, GA

This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belvedere Park, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43 mi from Belvedere Park, GA · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

43 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 miles from Belvedere Park, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macon, GA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.76 one way

$27.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$15.00	$29.99
premium	$4.78	$16.18	$32.35
diesel	$5.64	$19.11	$38.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.8	$9.03	$4.13
Efficient EV	21.5	$7.52	$3.44
EV Truck/SUV	34.4	$12.04	$5.50

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Belvedere Park, GA

Night in Belvedere Park on Sunday

Local time

10:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Night in Macon on Sunday

Local time

10:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 29m 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 Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA covers 86 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia Drive, Memorial Drive, Candler Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43 miles from Belvedere Park, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.76 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 Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Belvedere Park, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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