Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Wednesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Hawkinsville, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Hawkinsville, GA
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Trip Overview
This short, 49.9-mile drive from Macon to Hawkinsville, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes the Fall Line Freeway and local roads like Main Street and Perry Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing. This trip stays within the Southeast region, keeping the scenery consistent.
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
25 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 49.9-mile journey, with 59% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.2 miles along the Fall Line Freeway, providing a good opportunity to settle in. As you transition off the freeway, the drive will likely shift to more local roads, including Main Street and Perry Highway, offering a change of pace as you approach Hawkinsville. This blend means you’ll experience both faster travel and more community-oriented driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 South
8
26.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway
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 138
Toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway
9
26.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County...
6
31.1 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 341; GA 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 11 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| Main Street | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Perry Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North Perry Parkway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| 341 Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Golden Isles Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Hawkinsville, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
298 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19
254 ft
·
6 sec
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Spring Street
3
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Hardeman Avenue
5
Turn left
417 ft
·
17 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 138
Toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 341; GA 11 Conn
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Perry Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 11
6.3 mi
·
8 min
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 11
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 341; GA 11
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 341; GA 11
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 129; US 341; GA 11
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto GA 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Commerce Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn sharp left
11 ft
·
0 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this quick 1-hour drive, departing in the morning or early afternoon offers the most flexibility. Since there are no designated stops and the total distance is under 50 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to split it. Budget around $8 for fuel, but it’s always wise to have a little extra. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you leave Macon, as services might be more spaced out on the latter part of the journey. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is fueled before you depart, as the longest stretch without a major town is about 25 miles.
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 25 miles from Macon, GA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 49.9 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawkinsville, 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 49.9 miles and 1h 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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 25.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Macon, GA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawkinsville, GA
The final approach into Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hawkinsville, GA
Late night in Hawkinsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
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25 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
14 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 2m 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 Hawkinsville, GA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Main Street, Perry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $7.80 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 49.9 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Macon, GA to Hawkinsville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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