Trip from Macon, GA to Alma, GA

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

129.7 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

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

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Alma, GA

Anna Shvets

Trip Overview

Traveling from Macon to Alma covers 129.7 miles of Southeast Georgia, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 48 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the trip, keeping the excursion budget-friendly. You will primarily navigate via US 319, the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, and Alma Highway. This drive offers a practical connection between these two points, providing a clear path through the region that is easy to plan and execute.

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

64.8 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 66% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will find a steady rhythm on the road, particularly during the longest stretch of 48.6 miles along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. While the route moves you efficiently through the landscape, expect a mix of fast-paced highway segments transitioning into the more localized feel of the Alma Highway. The drive maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle into a comfortable flow behind the wheel. It is a functional path that prioritizes directness over technical, winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 48.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 16 East: Savannah

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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.

49.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 51 Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

80.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street

Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Macon, GA to Alma, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcrae along the way.

Mcrae

49.8 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	48.6 mi	52m
US 319	28.6 mi	39m
Alma Highway	17.6 mi	26m
East Golden Isles Highway	16 mi	22m
US 1	6.3 mi	7m
Lumber City Highway	5.3 mi	7m
East Oak Street	1.6 mi	3m
US 280	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 48.6 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mulberry Street

76 ft · 2 sec · Mulberry Street

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Street

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 80; GA 87

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 16 East: Savannah

Merge onto I 16

49 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 51 Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

29 mi · 39 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

328 ft · 9 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31

Merge onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

16 mi · 22 min · East Golden Isles Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto US 221; 135

246 ft · 4 sec · Hazlehurst Denton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 221; GA 135

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street

Turn left onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Continue on GA 135 Connector

424 ft · 7 sec · Alma Road

Continue on US 23; GA 19

18 mi · 26 min · Alma Highway

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

6.3 mi · 7 min · US 1; US 23; GA 4

Turn left onto GA 32

89 ft · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Arrive at destination

GA 32

Trip Plan

For the best experience, plan for at least one stop during your 2-hour and 48-minute transit to keep your energy levels steady. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule, though aiming for off-peak hours can help you avoid potential traffic on the main highways. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319, to ensure you stay within your $21 estimated budget. Because the route is a quick trip, use your single recommended stop to stretch your legs rather than planning for a lengthy break. Checking your tire pressure before leaving Macon will ensure you have a smooth ride all the way to Alma.

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 64.8 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alma, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Macon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Macon, GA

This is one driving day of about 129.7 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macon, 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 48.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.8 mi from Macon, GA · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

65 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alma, GA

The final approach into Alma, 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 Alma, 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

$20.76 one way

$41.51 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$22.62	$45.23
premium	$4.78	$24.40	$48.80
diesel	$5.64	$28.81	$57.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.9	$13.62	$6.23
Efficient EV	32.4	$11.35	$5.19
EV Truck/SUV	51.9	$18.16	$8.30

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Macon, GA

Evening in Macon on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alma, GA

Evening in Alma on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°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

27 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 48m 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 Macon, GA to Alma, GA covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, Alma Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Macon, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.76 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.

On the drive from Macon, GA to Alma, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcrae along the way.

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Trip from Macon, GA to Alma, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Alma, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Macon, GA

Alma, GA

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 48m on the road

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