Origin
Forsyth, GA
Late night in Forsyth on Saturday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forsyth, 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
30m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forsyth, GA
Dominik Gryzbon
Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
Forsyth to Macon is 23.7 miles and takes about 30m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive takes you from the Southeast region of Georgia to another part of the Southeast, staying within the same state. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick hop between nearby cities. With no planned stops, you can easily complete this journey in under an hour, making it perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple relocation.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway travel, with a substantial 78% share on major roads like I 75. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 18.4 miles on I 75, offering a consistent driving pace. The profile is best described as highway-focused, meaning you'll likely encounter standard interstate conditions for the majority of your trip. Expect a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Riverside Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 42; GA 83 / North Lee Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 42; GA 83 / North Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 42; GA 83 / North Lee Street
Turn right onto GA 42; GA 83 / North Lee Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
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 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
6
23.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Forsyth, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
9.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Tift College Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Johnston Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on US 41; GA 18
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto GA 42; GA 83
279 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Lee Street
3
Turn right onto East Johnston Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Johnston Street
4
Continue on Tift College Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tift College Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75
Toward Macon, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 23; GA 87
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Spring Street
142 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
13
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
14
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:11 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
25 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
30m 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 Forsyth, GA to Macon, GA covers 23.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Riverside Drive, Tift College Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Forsyth, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 42; GA 83 / North Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Forsyth, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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