Origin
Jefferson, GA
Morning in Jefferson on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, GA to Macon, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
109 mi
175 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jefferson, GA to Macon, GA covers 109 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 129, Gray Road Southwest, Gray Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on US 129. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.05 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Jefferson, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 109 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 129 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 129 Business; 11 Business; 15 Alternate; 82 / Lee Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 109 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 129 Business; 11 Business; 15 Alternate; 82 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 129 Business; 11 Business; 15 Alternate; 82 / Lee Street
Turn left onto US 129 Business; 11 Business; 15 Alternate; 82 / Lee Street
Navigation decision point
6
16 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward GA 10 Loop, GA 316
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 10 Loop, GA 316
7
20.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward Oconee Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Oconee Connector
7
70.8 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
|
US 129
Take the exit onto US 129 toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
6
97.3 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 129 | 23.2 mi | 31m |
| Gray Road Southwest | 21.2 mi | 29m |
| Gray Highway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Athens Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Macon Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Tallassee Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Gray Bypass | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Outer Loop 10 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 129
— 23.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on this road
191 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Gordon Street
338 ft
·
22 sec
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Gordon Street
3
Turn left onto US 129 Business; 11 Business; 15 Alternate; 82
401 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lee Street
4
Turn left onto US 129 Business; 15 Alternate; 82
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Athens Street
5
Continue on US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate; GA 82
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Athens Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 15 Alternate
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 129; GA 15 Alternate
7
Turn right onto GA 330
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
GA 330
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Tallassee Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tallassee Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Tallassee Road
105 ft
·
2 sec
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Tallassee Road
10
Continue on Tallassee Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tallassee Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward GA 10 Loop, GA 316
12
Merge onto GA 10 Loop
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 20
Toward Oconee Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Oconee Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oconee Connector
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mars Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on GA 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Station Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
19
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
20
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
22
Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
24
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Islands Road
25
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 129; US 441; GA 24
26
Take the exit onto US 129
247 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 129
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
Use the right lane.
27
Merge onto US 129; GA 44
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Gray Highway
28
Continue on US 129; GA 44
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Gray Road Southwest
29
Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
Gray Bypass
30
Continue on US 129; GA 22
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
32
Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
34
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.5 miles from Jefferson, GA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 20m 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 8m
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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, GA
This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson, 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 US 129 for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.5 mi from Jefferson, GA · 1h 20m 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 54.5 miles from Jefferson, 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.
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
$17.05 one way
$34.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Morning in Macon on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
19 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
2h 35m 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 Jefferson, GA to Macon, GA covers 109 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 129, Gray Road Southwest, Gray Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.5 miles from Jefferson, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.05 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.
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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 109 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 129 Business; 11 Business; 15 Alternate; 82 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jefferson, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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