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Trip from Macon, GA to Country Club Estates, GA

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

221.3 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 50m ★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m

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

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Country Club Estates, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, GA to Country Club Estates, GA covers 221.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 95, Chapel Crossing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.7 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 221.3 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 154.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 10 key points

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

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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.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 16 East: Savannah
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
155.7 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

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

Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
6
216.1 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway

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

Exit 38 Toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans M...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Macon, GA to Country Club Estates, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.

Jacksonville

155.7 mi in | ~2h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 154.5 mi 2h 45m
I 95 60 mi 1h 4m
Chapel Crossing Road 2.2 mi 3m
Golden Isles Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
Darien Highway 1.2 mi 1m
Riverside Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Spring Street 0.2 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 154.5 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Country Club Estates, GA.

1

Start on Mulberry Street

76 ft · 2 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Street
3

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 80; GA 87

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6

Merge onto I 16

154 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
8

Merge onto I 95

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 95
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 38 Toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
10

Turn left onto GA 25 Spur

1.4 mi · 2 min · Golden Isles Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn left onto Chapel Crossing Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Chapel Crossing Road
12

Turn right onto US 17; GA 25

1.1 mi · 1 min · Darien Highway
13

Continue on US 17; GA 25

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Darien Highway
14

Arrive at destination

US 17; GA 25

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.7 miles from Macon, GA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.5 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.7 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Club Estates, 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 221.3 miles and 4h 2m.

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 154.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.7 mi from Macon, GA · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

111 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.

Popular next leg

Warner Robins, GA to Country Club Estates, GA

178.4 mi · 4h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

West Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

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

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Country Club Estates, GA

The final approach into Country Club Estates, 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 Country Club Estates, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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
Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort Frederica National Monument

National Monument

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 221.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour $10 near mile 160.3
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour $15 near mile 221.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.42 one way

$70.83 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $38.59 $77.18
premium $4.78 $41.63 $83.26
diesel $5.64 $49.17 $98.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.4 0 $23.24 $10.62
Efficient EV 55.3 0 $19.36 $8.85
EV Truck/SUV 88.5 1 $30.98 $14.16

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Macon on Monday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Country Club Estates, GA

Afternoon in Country Club Estates on Monday

Local time

1:35 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

4h 2m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Country Club Estates, GA covers 221.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 95, Chapel Crossing Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 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 $35.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Country Club Estates, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jacksonville along the way.

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