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Trip from Greensboro, 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 31m

Distance

63.1 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Greensboro, GA, GA

Greensboro, GA

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Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greensboro, GA to Macon, GA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Gray Road Southwest, Greensboro Road, Gray Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Gray Road Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.87 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.

Midpoint

31.5 miles from Greensboro, GA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 63.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gray Road Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44 / Jefferson Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Greensboro, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 31m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44 / Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.3 miles (US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

6
22.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass

Right onto US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Highway

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | US 129 Alternate; GA 22 / 2nd Street

Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22 / 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gray Road Southwest 21.2 mi 29m
Greensboro Road 11.3 mi 17m
Gray Highway 10.9 mi 14m
Lake Oconee Parkway 8.7 mi 12m
Gray Bypass 5.1 mi 6m
South Main Street 2.6 mi 4m
Oak Street 1.8 mi 3m
2nd Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Gray Road Southwest — 21.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 44

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on GA 44

8.7 mi · 12 min · Lake Oconee Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on GA 44

11 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road
4

Turn left onto US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
6

Continue on US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Gray Highway
7

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
8

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22

50 ft · 0 sec · Gray Bypass
9

Continue on US 129; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22

10 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
11

Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22

1.0 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
13

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

Trip Plan

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 31.5 miles from Greensboro, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 14 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.5 miles or 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 1h 18m

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 Greensboro, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensboro, GA

This is one driving day of about 63.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Greensboro, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Gray Road Southwest for about 21.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Greensboro, GA · 48m into the drive

Downtown Eatonton, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eatonton, GA

32 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

Eatonton, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eatonton, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Greensboro, 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.

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 60.9
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

$9.87 one way

$19.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.79 $21.58
premium $4.70 $11.68 $23.36
diesel $5.61 $13.93 $27.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.63 $3.03
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Greensboro, GA

Afternoon in Greensboro on Friday

Local time

12:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Afternoon in Macon on Friday

Local time

12:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

5 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 31m 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 Greensboro, GA to Macon, GA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Gray Road Southwest, Greensboro Road, Gray Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Greensboro, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.87 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 Greensboro, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 31m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (US 129 Business; US 441 Business; GA 24 Business; GA 44 / Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.3 miles (US 129; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Greensboro, 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.

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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