Origin
Macon, GA
Evening in Macon on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Cordele, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macon, GA
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Cordele, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Cordele, GA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring Street, Georgia Avenue, Hardeman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.31 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring 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 Macon, GA to Cordele, GA is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Macon, GA to Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Georgia Avenue | — | — |
| Hardeman Avenue | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| US 280 | — | — |
| 16th Avenue East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Cordele, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
299 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Continue on Hardeman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hardeman Avenue
5
Turn left
417 ft
·
17 sec
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 75 South
7
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
9
Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
10
Keep slight right
180 ft
·
4 sec
11
Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
16th Avenue East
12
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Macon, GA, or about 37m 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 14 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macon, GA
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Macon, GA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cordele, GA
The final approach into Cordele, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Cordele, GA
Evening in Cordele on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 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 Macon, GA to Cordele, GA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Street, Georgia Avenue, Hardeman Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.31 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.
The drive from Macon, GA to Cordele, GA is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Macon, GA to Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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