Origin
Hinesville, GA
Evening in Hinesville on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesville, GA to Macon, GA
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
162.2 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
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6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesville, GA
Jamie Kimball
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hinesville to Macon covers 162.2 miles, a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, along with portions of GA 144 and GA 119. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate from the Southeast region toward the center of the state. Whether you are heading inland for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two Georgia cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from Hinesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 96% of your trek takes place on high-speed roads. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 123.9 miles. This configuration makes for a consistent, efficient pace rather than a winding, technical drive. As you transition away from the coastal area, you will find the road character remains steady, allowing you to maintain a predictable speed throughout the journey. It is a functional route designed for efficiency, perfect if you prefer steady cruising over stop-and-go traffic.
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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 123.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 144. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
37 mi into trip
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~59m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
5
37.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
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I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
161.1 mi into trip
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~3h 12m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 123.9 mi | 2h 12m |
| GA 144 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| GA 119 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| GA 67 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Old Sunbury Road | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| West Oglethorpe Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 123.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
8 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Sunbury Road
5
Turn left onto GA 144
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 144
6
Turn slight right onto GA 144
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
GA 144
7
Continue on GA 119
11 mi
·
16 min
·
GA 119
8
Continue on GA 67
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 67
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 16
124 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
12
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
13
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
14
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. You should aim to incorporate at least one stop to break up the 162.2-mile trek, which will help you stay alert during the long highway sections. Be sure to check your fuel levels before merging onto the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, as the 123.9-mile stretch is the longest segment where your options for pulling over will be most limited. Given the highway-heavy nature of this trip, keeping a consistent pace will ensure you reach Macon within your 3-hour and 15-minute estimate. Prioritizing a single, well-timed break will make the transition from the Southeast region to your destination feel much more manageable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.1 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
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 Hinesville, 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 Hinesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinesville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 123.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Hinesville, GA · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 81.1 miles from Hinesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.96 one way
$51.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.04 | $72.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Evening in Macon on Sunday
Local time
8:10 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
31 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
3h 15m 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 Hinesville, GA to Macon, GA covers 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 144, GA 119. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hinesville, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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