Trip from Macon, GA to Nahunta, GA

Drive Time

3h 49m

Distance

173.4 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 37m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, GA to Nahunta, GA covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Spring Street, Riverside Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 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

86.7 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 173.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Nahunta, GA is easy. At 3h 49m 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 Nahunta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spring Street Unavailable Refreshing
Riverside Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 16 East Unavailable Refreshing
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
GA 29 Unavailable Refreshing
West Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Spring Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Nahunta, GA.

1

Start on Mulberry Street

75 ft · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Street
3

Turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
4

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
5

Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 16 East: Savannah
6

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7

Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

0.3 mi · 41 sec · GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
8

Turn right

21 mi · 26 min
9

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 13 min
10

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Broad Street
11

Turn right

308 ft · 7 sec
12

Turn left onto East Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street
13

Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road
14

Turn right

3.7 mi · 4 min
15

Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Plant Hatch Parkway
16

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 10 min
17

Turn left onto Blackshear Highway Southeast

25 mi · 36 min · Blackshear Highway Southeast
18

Turn left

18 mi · 26 min
19

Turn right

9.2 mi · 13 min
20

Turn left onto Cannon Street

59 ft · 3 sec · Cannon Street
21

Arrive at your destination

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 86.7 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.7 miles or 1h 54m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nahunta, 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 173.4 miles and 3h 49m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.7 mi from Macon, GA · 1h 54m into the drive

Downtown Alma, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

87 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

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.7 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nahunta, GA

The final approach into Nahunta, 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 Nahunta, 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

$27.75 one way

$55.50 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $30.24 $60.47
premium $4.78 $32.62 $65.24
diesel $5.64 $38.52 $77.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52 0 $18.21 $8.32
Efficient EV 43.4 0 $15.17 $6.94
EV Truck/SUV 69.4 0 $24.28 $11.10

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Macon, GA

Morning in Macon on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nahunta, GA

Morning in Nahunta on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

87 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

29 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 49m 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 Nahunta, GA covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Street, Riverside Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.7 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 $27.75 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.
The drive from Macon, GA to Nahunta, GA is easy. At 3h 49m 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 Nahunta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, GA to Nahunta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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