Origin
Berkeley Lake, GA
Morning in Berkeley Lake on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
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6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berkeley Lake, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Berkeley Lake Road, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, I 285 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.34 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
52.2 miles from Berkeley Lake, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 104.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Berkeley Lake Road 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 Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Berkeley Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 675 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macon | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Berkeley Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkeley Lake, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on Lakeshore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Lakeshore Drive Northwest
2
Turn left onto South Berkeley Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Berkeley Lake Road
3
Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4
Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 285 East
5
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20 mi
·
23 min
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Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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I 675 South: Macon
7
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
8
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
53 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Macon, Savannah
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
11
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
12
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
13
Continue on Spring Street
141 ft
·
4 sec
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Spring Street
14
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Mulberry Street
15
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Mulberry Street
16
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 52.2 miles from Berkeley Lake, GA, or about 53m 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 52.2 miles or 53m 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 28m
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 Berkeley Lake, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Berkeley Lake, GA
This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berkeley Lake, 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 52.2 mi from Berkeley Lake, GA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Berkeley Lake, 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
$16.34 one way
$32.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Morning in Macon on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
37 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 47m 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 Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Berkeley Lake Road, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, I 285 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.2 miles from Berkeley Lake, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.34 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 Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berkeley Lake, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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