Origin
Hephzibah, GA
Night in Hephzibah on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hephzibah, GA to Macon, GA
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
110.5 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hephzibah, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hephzibah to Macon covers 110.5 miles across the Southeast, making for a straightforward 2-hour and 20-minute journey. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the transit. The route relies on a combination of Deans Bridge Road, Fenns Bridge Road, and the Fall Line Freeway to navigate between these two Georgia locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the drive offers a direct path that requires no overnight stops.
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
55.2 miles from Hephzibah, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive that transitions between local thoroughfares and more substantial highway stretches. You will spend about 56% of your time on highways, providing a balanced pace throughout the 110.5-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted portion occurs on the Fall Line Freeway, where you can settle into a 61.5-mile stretch of consistent driving. This transition from smaller roads to the freeway helps keep the journey moving efficiently. Overall, the road personality is functional, offering a blend of rural-to-urban connectivity that keeps you focused on the road ahead.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 21.2 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.8 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
21.2 mi into trip
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~29m in
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GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
44.2 mi into trip
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~56m in
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GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
44.8 mi into trip
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~57m in
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GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
109.3 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 61.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Deans Bridge Road | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Georgia 88 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Emery Highway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Jeffersonville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hephzibah, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on GA 88
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgia 88
2
Turn right
224 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 540
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
4
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the none lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
146 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Emery Road
14
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Emery Highway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto GA 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
17
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
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Mulberry Street
18
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is only 2 hours and 20 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route does not include any mandatory stops, you should account for the 61.5-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway by ensuring your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that section. Expect a straightforward transit without the need for complex route planning or mid-trip hotel stays. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from local surface roads like Fenns Bridge Road onto the larger highway system. Utilizing the full day allows you to arrive in Macon without feeling rushed or fatigued.
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 55.2 miles from Hephzibah, GA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 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 Hephzibah, 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 Hephzibah, GA
This is one driving day of about 110.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hephzibah, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.2 mi from Hephzibah, GA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Hephzibah, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 miles.
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
$17.68 one way
$35.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
9:23 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
1 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
2h 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 Hephzibah, GA to Macon, GA covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Fenns Bridge Road, Deans Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 miles from Hephzibah, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.68 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 110.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 21.2 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fenns Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.8 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hephzibah, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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