Origin
Dublin, GA
Night in Dublin on Sunday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dublin, GA to Macon, GA
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dublin, GA
Gary Doherty
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Dublin to Macon, you are looking at a straightforward 53.3-mile journey across the Georgia heartland. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will spend roughly $9 on fuel for the trek, which stays entirely within the Southeast region. Because the route is compact and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is designed for simplicity rather than a multi-day expedition.
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
26.6 miles from Dublin, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of your time spent on major corridors. You will spend the bulk of your travel—46.5 miles—cruising along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive. The transition from the parkway onto local roads like Marion Street and GA 257 marks the final approach into Macon. Since the majority of the route is fast-paced highway driving, you can expect a consistent and predictable experience. It is a functional, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Marion Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Church Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Church Street
Turn left onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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GA 257 / Marion Street
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257 / Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Macon
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
|
I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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 | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| Marion Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| GA 257 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Academy Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 46.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on East Jackson Street
71 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 29
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Jackson Street
3
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 26
486 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Church Street
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Church Street
5
Turn right onto Academy Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marion Street
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on GA 257
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Macon
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 16
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
11
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
12
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
13
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is just over an hour, you have the luxury of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal rhythm. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the route is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that since you are primarily on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, you should ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Dublin to avoid unnecessary fuel stops. Being a swift trip, this route allows you to maximize your time in Macon upon arrival. Use the flexibility of this short drive to plan your departure around local traffic patterns for the smoothest possible transition into the city.
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 26.6 miles from Dublin, GA, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 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 53.3 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Dublin, 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 Dublin, GA
This is one driving day of about 53.3 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dublin, 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.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Dublin, GA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Dublin, 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
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
11:48 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
2 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
1h 3m 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 Dublin, GA to Macon, GA covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Marion Street, GA 257. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Dublin, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.53 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dublin, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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