Origin
Macon, GA
Afternoon in Macon on Saturday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Eastman, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Eastman Cochran Highway, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / 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
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Huber, Sgoda Road
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 12
Toward Huber, Sgoda Road
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
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 Eastman, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Huber along the way.
Huber
10.8 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| Eastman Cochran Highway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Cochran Short Route | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Golden Isles Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sgoda Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 21.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Eastman, 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
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 12
Toward Huber, Sgoda Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Sgoda Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sgoda Road
9
Turn left onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; 87
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Cochran Short Route
10
Continue on US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87
18 mi
·
24 min
·
US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highway 87 Bypass North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 23; GA 87
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 23; GA 87
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 23; GA 87
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; GA 87
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; GA 87
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
17
Continue on US 23; GA 87
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
18
Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117
333 ft
·
10 sec
·
5th Avenue
19
Turn right onto College Street
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
College Street
20
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Macon, GA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastman, GA
The final approach into Eastman, 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
$8.68 one way
$17.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Eastman, GA
Afternoon in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
26 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 16m 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 Eastman, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Eastman Cochran Highway, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.68 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Huber 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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