Trip from Centerville, GA to Macon, GA

Drive Time

26m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

city in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Centerville, GA

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Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Centerville, GA to Macon, GA covers 21.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Industrial Highway, Hawkinsville Road, Houston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 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

10.8 miles from Centerville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Industrial Highway 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 Centerville, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 26m 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 Centerville, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Industrial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Hawkinsville Road Unavailable Refreshing
Houston Road Unavailable Refreshing
Pio Nono Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 North Unavailable Refreshing
Fall Line Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
US 41 Unavailable Refreshing
Forsyth Street Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Industrial Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Houston Lake Boulevard

3.5 mi · 6 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Industrial Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Industrial Highway
3

Turn straight onto Hawkinsville Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Road
4

Continue on Houston Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Houston Road
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pio Nono Avenue

197 ft · 3 sec · Pio Nono Avenue
6

Exit the roundabout onto Pio Nono Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pio Nono Avenue
7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Atlanta

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 75 North: Atlanta
8

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
9

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

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
10

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

348 ft · 8 sec · US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
11

Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Forsyth Street
12

Turn left onto College Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · College Street
13

Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
14

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
15

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · 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 10.8 miles from Centerville, GA, or about 13m 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 21.6 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.8 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

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 Centerville, 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 Centerville, GA

This is one driving day of about 21.6 miles and 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Centerville, 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 10.8 mi from Centerville, GA · 13m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

11 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 21.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.8 miles from Centerville, 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

$3.46 one way

$6.91 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.77 $7.53
premium $4.78 $4.06 $8.13
diesel $5.64 $4.80 $9.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Centerville, GA

Evening in Centerville on Monday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Evening in Macon on Monday

Local time

5:47 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

27 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

26m 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 Centerville, GA to Macon, GA covers 21.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Industrial Highway, Hawkinsville Road, Houston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Centerville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 Centerville, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 26m 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 Centerville, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centerville, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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