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Trip from Commerce, GA to Macon, GA

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

112.3 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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 Commerce, GA to Macon, GA covers 112.3 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Gray Road Southwest, US 129, Macon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Gray Road Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.97 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

56.2 miles from Commerce, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 112.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gray Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 112.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
8
18.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
7
23.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
7
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 129

Take the exit onto US 129 toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
6
100.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Highway

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Commerce, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.

Lexington

18.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gray Road Southwest 21.2 mi 29m
US 129 16.6 mi 22m
Macon Highway 13.4 mi 19m
Gray Highway 10.5 mi 13m
Commerce Road 9.5 mi 11m
Athens Highway 7.8 mi 10m
US 441 6.2 mi 8m
Inner Loop 10 5.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Gray Road Southwest — 21.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Street

104 ft · 6 sec · State Street
2

Turn right onto High Street

182 ft · 10 sec · High Street
3

Turn right onto Line Street

200 ft · 10 sec · Line Street
4

Turn right onto View Street

182 ft · 8 sec · View Street
5

Turn slight right onto 326

217 ft · 4 sec · Central Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 98

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street
7

Turn right onto US 441; GA 15

6.2 mi · 8 min · US 441; GA 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 441; GA 15

9.5 mi · 11 min · Commerce Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15 Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

0.2 mi · 11 sec · GA Inner Loop 10
11

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
12

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

4.3 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10
Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 6 Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

156 ft · 5 sec
15

Continue on Macon Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Macon Highway
16

Continue on White Oak Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · White Oak Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 15

2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

2.6 mi · 3 min · Watkinsville Bypass
19

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
20

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

7.8 mi · 10 min · Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Bypass
22

Turn left onto Bethany Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
23

Keep slight right at fork onto Bethany Church Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bethany Church Road
24

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Seven Islands Road
25

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

17 mi · 22 min · US 129; US 441; GA 24
26

Take the exit onto US 129

247 ft · 7 sec · US 129
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon Use the right lane.
27

Merge onto US 129; GA 44

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Gray Highway
28

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
29

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22

50 ft · 0 sec · Gray Bypass
30

Continue on US 129; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22

10 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
32

Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22

1.0 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
34

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Commerce, GA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.2 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

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 Commerce, 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 Commerce, GA

This is one driving day of about 112.3 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Commerce, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Gray Road Southwest for about 21.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.2 mi from Commerce, GA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

56 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

Warner Robins, GA to Macon, GA

18.8 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Inman Mills, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Commerce, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 112.3
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.97 one way

$35.94 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $19.58 $39.16
premium $4.78 $21.12 $42.25
diesel $5.64 $24.95 $49.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.7 0 $11.79 $5.39
Efficient EV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49
EV Truck/SUV 44.9 0 $15.72 $7.19

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Commerce, GA

Morning in Commerce on Monday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Morning in Macon on Monday

Local time

8:43 AM

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

2h 35m 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 Commerce, GA to Macon, GA covers 112.3 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gray Road Southwest, US 129, Macon Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Commerce, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.97 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 112.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Commerce, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.

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