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Trip from Macon, GA to Arcade, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

106.4 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, GA to Arcade, GA covers 106.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Eatonton Highway, Gray Highway, Macon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.64 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

53.2 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eatonton Highway 21.3 mi 29m
Gray Highway 10.7 mi 14m
Macon Highway 9.6 mi 13m
Athens Highway 8.2 mi 11m
Madison Road 6.6 mi 9m
US 129 6 mi 8m
Jefferson Road 6 mi 8m
Gray Bypass 5.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Eatonton Highway — 21.3 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mulberry Street

76 ft · 2 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on Spring Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49

11 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass
Use the left lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44

333 ft · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway
7

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on US 129; GA 44

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Gray Highway
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
11

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
12

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
13

Continue on US 129; US 441; 24

2.9 mi · 3 min · Madison Road
14

Continue on US 129; US 441; 24

2.2 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
15

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 129; US 441; GA 24
16

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
17

Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bethany Church Road
18

Turn straight onto Bethany Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
19

Turn right onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; 24 Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Bypass
20

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

7.8 mi · 10 min · Athens Highway
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
22

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.4 mi · 1 min · Watkinsville Bypass
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
24

Turn left onto GA 53

1.2 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
25

Continue on Mars Hill Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Mars Hill Road
26

Continue on Oconee Connector

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oconee Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Use the left lane.
28

Merge onto GA 10 Loop

1.3 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
29

Continue on GA 10 Loop

2.7 mi · 3 min · GA Inner Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 15 Toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Turn left onto Oglethorpe Avenue

260 ft · 5 sec · Oglethorpe Avenue
32

Continue on Tallassee Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tallassee Road
33

Enter roundabout onto Whitehead Road

30 ft · 0 sec · Whitehead Road
34

Continue on Whitehead Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Whitehead Road
35

Turn left onto US 129; GA 15 Alternate

6.0 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Road
Use the left lane.
36

Continue on US 129; GA 15 Alternate

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 129; GA 15 Alternate
37

Turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 15 Alternate

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Athens Highway
Use the right lane.
38

Turn right onto Wyatt Street

75 ft · 4 sec · Wyatt Street
39

Turn right onto Peppers Street

90 ft · 3 sec · Peppers Street
40

Arrive at destination

Peppers 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 53.2 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 23 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 2m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Macon, 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 Macon, GA

This is one driving day of about 106.4 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 Eatonton Highway for about 21.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and County Seat of Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, GA

53 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

Gray, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smyrna, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Molly’s Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 83.6

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17624992002

Visit website

Choco Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.2

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17068500622

Visit website

Walkers Coffee Shop & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.2

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17065431433

Visit website

Baladi Coffee Athens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.2

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12298059171

Visit website

Sunroof Coffee - Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 91.2

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Georgia Safari Conservation Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 60.8

Madison, Georgia

+17063424296

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 38 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
38 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
88.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
92.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15 Toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue
5
93 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | Oglethorpe Avenue

Turn left onto Oglethorpe Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
95.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | US 129; GA 15 Alternate / Jefferson Road

Turn left onto US 129; GA 15 Alternate / Jefferson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.64 one way

$33.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.19 $36.39
premium $4.70 $19.69 $39.38
diesel $5.61 $23.49 $46.98

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: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.9 0 $11.17 $5.11
Efficient EV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26
EV Truck/SUV 42.6 0 $14.90 $6.81

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Macon, GA

Afternoon in Macon on Saturday

Local time

3:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arcade, GA

Afternoon in Arcade on Saturday

Local time

3:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Madison, GA

53 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

2 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 30m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

106.4 mi in 2h 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Eatonton Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 38 miles in near US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 38 miles (US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 106.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 38 miles (US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arcade, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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