Origin
Eastman, GA
Morning in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastman, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastman, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eastman, GA to Macon, GA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, Eastman Cochran Highway, Longstreet Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Eastman, GA to Macon, GA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 21.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 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 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (Longstreet Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue
Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Longstreet Church Road
Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
GA 96
Turn right onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn left toward I 16:west: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16:west: Macon
6
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eastman, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jeffersonville along the way.
Jeffersonville
34.8 mi in
|
~49m
|
via GA 96
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| Eastman Cochran Highway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Longstreet Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Golden Isles Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Highway 87 Bypass South | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Longstreet Church Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| GA 96 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 21.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on College Street
284 ft
·
18 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117
333 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 87
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on US 23; GA 87
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
7
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Longstreet Church Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Longstreet Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Longstreet Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto GA 358
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
GA 358
13
Turn right onto GA 96
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 96
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
GA 96
Toward Jeffersonville
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 16:west: Macon
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 16
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Macon
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
18
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
20
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Eastman, GA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Eastman, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.18 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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 16m 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 Eastman, GA to Macon, GA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Eastman Cochran Highway, Longstreet Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Eastman, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 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 0.1 miles (GA 46; GA 117 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (Longstreet Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Eastman, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jeffersonville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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