Origin
Jesup, GA
Afternoon in Jesup on Monday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
151.3 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 4th Street, West Pine Street, West Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.21 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
75.6 miles from Jesup, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 151.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cherry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Odum Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Isles Highway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Parker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on West Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 4th Street
3
Turn left onto West Pine Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
4
Continue on West Cherry Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Cherry Street
5
Continue on Odum Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Odum Highway
6
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on Odum Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Odum Highway
8
Continue on Golden Isles Highway East
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden Isles Highway East
9
Continue on East Parker Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Parker Street
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on North Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Boulevard
12
Continue on Hatch Parkway North
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hatch Parkway North
13
Continue on Hatch Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatch Parkway
14
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
15
Continue on US 1/GA 4
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 1/GA 4
16
Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Cedar Crossing Road
17
Continue on East Broad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
18
Turn left onto West Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Broad Street
19
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
7 min
20
Keep slight left
4.5 mi
·
6 min
21
Continue on James Street
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
James Street
22
Continue on Main Street
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
23
Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I-16 West: Macon
24
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
GA 22: Second Street, Macon
26
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
27
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 75.6 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 18m 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 Jesup, 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 Jesup, GA
This is one driving day of about 151.3 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jesup, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.6 mi from Jesup, GA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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
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
$24.21 one way
$48.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| premium | $4.78 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Afternoon in Macon on Monday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
76 mi in
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
3 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 36m 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 Jesup, GA to Macon, GA covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 4th Street, West Pine Street, West Cherry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.6 miles from Jesup, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.21 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.
The drive from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 2h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jesup, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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