Origin
Fayetteville, GA
Late night in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glynn Street North, Stonewall Avenue East, East Lanier Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 73.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glynn Street North 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glynn Street North | — | — |
| Stonewall Avenue East | — | — |
| East Lanier Avenue | — | — |
| McDonough Road | — | — |
| Hastings Bridge Road | — | — |
| Hwy 3 | — | — |
| McDonugh- Lovejoy Road | — | — |
| McDonough-Lovejoy Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Glynn Street North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on Glynn Street North
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Glynn Street North
2
Continue on Glynn Street North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Glynn Street North
3
Turn left onto Stonewall Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonewall Avenue East
4
Continue on East Lanier Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lanier Avenue
5
Turn right onto McDonough Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
McDonough Road
6
Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hastings Bridge Road
7
Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 3
8
Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
9
Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
10
Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
11
Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
12
Turn left onto Hampton Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hampton Road
13
Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I-75 South: Macon
14
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Macon, Savannah
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
17
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
18
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
19
Continue on Spring Street
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
20
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
21
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Fayetteville, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Fayetteville, 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
$11.45 one way
$22.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Late night in Macon on Friday
Local time
4:12 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
2 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 20m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glynn Street North, Stonewall Avenue East, East Lanier Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Fayetteville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.45 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 Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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