The drive from Macon, GA to Deenwood, GA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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, US 319, US 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.32 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
77.7 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 155.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.6 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 27 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 15 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.
Driving Effort5/10
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 155.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
6
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
6
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.
6
152.3 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Deenwood, 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
US 1
24.4 mi
29m
Alma Highway
17.6 mi
26m
East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi
22m
Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Scapa Road
4 mi
5m
Albany Avenue
2.8 mi
4m
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 Deenwood, 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
49 mi·52 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 51Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
8
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.
9
Take the exit onto US 319; US 441; GA 31
328 ft·9 sec·US 319; US 441; GA 31
10
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
11
Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27
16 mi·22 min·East Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi·7 min·Lumber City Highway
14
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
0.9 mi·1 min·West Coffee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto US 221; 135
246 ft·4 sec·Hazlehurst Denton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 221; GA 135
0.8 mi·1 min·North Tallahassee Street
17
Turn left onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector
0.8 mi·1 min·East Jefferson Street
18
Continue on GA 135 Connector
424 ft·7 sec·Alma Road
19
Continue on US 23; GA 19
18 mi·26 min·Alma Highway
20
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
24 mi·29 min·US 1; US 23; GA 4
21
Continue on US 1 Business
187 ft·4 sec·Alma Highway
22
Turn right onto Scapa Road
4.0 mi·5 min·Scapa Road
23
Continue on Fulford Road
0.5 mi·54 sec·Fulford Road
Use the straight lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
2.8 mi·4 min·Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto South Augusta Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Augusta Avenue
26
Continue on Augusta Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Augusta Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Augusta Avenue
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 77.7 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 33m 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 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 33m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deenwood, 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 155.5 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 77.7 mi from Macon, GA
· 1h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.32 one way
$48.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.59
$53.18
premium
$4.70
$28.78
$57.56
diesel
$5.61
$34.33
$68.66
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: 54.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Circle K Charging Station
Columbus, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.33
$7.46
Efficient EV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
EV Truck/SUV
62.2
0
$21.77
$9.95
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Macon, GA
Afternoon
in Macon on Friday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Deenwood, GA
Afternoon
in Deenwood on Friday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Alamo, GA
78 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
35 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
3h 22m 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 Deenwood, GA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 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 $24.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Deenwood, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcrae along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
