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Trip from Deenwood, GA to Macon, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

155.5 mi

250 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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 Deenwood, GA to Macon, GA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, US 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.32 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

77.8 miles from Deenwood, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 155.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles (US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27 / East Jarman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27 / East Jarman Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27 / East Jarman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 319; US 441; GA 31

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
154.5 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Take the exit toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

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

Exit 1B Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 49.1 mi 52m
US 319 28.7 mi 39m
US 23 17.6 mi 26m
East Golden Isles Highway 16 mi 22m
North Pierce Street 15.2 mi 17m
Alma Highway 9.2 mi 11m
Lumber City Highway 5.3 mi 7m
Scapa Road 4.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 49.1 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Augusta Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Augusta Avenue
2

Turn left onto Albany Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Fulford Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Fulford Road
4

Continue on Scapa Road

4.0 mi · 5 min · Scapa Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

148 ft · 6 sec · Scapa Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

9.2 mi · 11 min · Alma Highway
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4

15 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street
8

Turn left onto US 23; GA 19

18 mi · 26 min · US 23; GA 19
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 23; GA 19

301 ft · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
10

Continue on US 23; GA 19

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

0.5 mi · 55 sec · East Jarman Street
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street
13

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
14

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

16 mi · 22 min · East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Oak Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn slight right onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
17

Turn right onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

28 mi · 38 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
21

Merge onto I 16

49 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 1B Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
23

Turn right onto GA 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
24

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
25

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.8 miles from Deenwood, GA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 34 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.8 miles or 1h 48m 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 50m

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 Deenwood, 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 Deenwood, GA

This is one driving day of about 155.5 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Deenwood, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 49.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.8 mi from Deenwood, GA · 1h 48m into the drive

1836 major battle of the Texas Revolution

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alamo, GA

78 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McRae, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.8 miles from Deenwood, 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 155.5
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

$24.32 one way

$48.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.59 $53.18
premium $4.70 $28.78 $57.56
diesel $5.61 $34.33 $68.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.7 0 $16.33 $7.46
Efficient EV 38.9 0 $13.61 $6.22
EV Truck/SUV 62.2 0 $21.77 $9.95

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Deenwood, GA

Afternoon in Deenwood on Thursday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Afternoon in Macon on Thursday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

52°F

Alamo, GA

78 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Deenwood, GA to Macon, GA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, US 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.8 miles from Deenwood, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (US 1; US 23; GA 4 / Scapa Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles (US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27 / East Jarman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deenwood, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

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