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Trip from Macon, GA to Pearson, GA

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

144.7 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, GA to Pearson, GA covers 144.7 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, US 82, West 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.8 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.16 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

72.4 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 144.7 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and US 82. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.8 miles on Fall Line Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 100.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and US 82. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 South
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Merge onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
102.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward 2nd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 63A Toward 2nd Street
7
102.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 100.8 mi 1h 48m
US 82 39.4 mi 49m
West 2nd Street 1.4 mi 2m
5th Street East 1.3 mi 2m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Tift Avenue South 0.2 mi <1m
Hardeman Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Mulberry Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 100.8 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mulberry Street

298 ft · 19 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19

254 ft · 6 sec · 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 · 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

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 63A Toward 2nd Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

102 ft · 8 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
11

Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Tift Avenue South
12

Turn left onto US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 82; GA 520

23 mi · 28 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

US 82; GA 64; GA 520

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearson, 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 144.7 miles and 2h 47m.

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 Fall Line Freeway for about 100.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.4 mi from Macon, GA · 1h 19m into the drive

Downtown Albany, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

72 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

Warner Robins, GA

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 72.4 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 miles.

Arriving in Pearson, GA

The final approach into Pearson, 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 Pearson, 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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.16 one way

$46.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $25.23 $50.46
premium $4.78 $27.22 $54.44
diesel $5.64 $32.15 $64.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.95
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79
EV Truck/SUV 57.9 0 $20.26 $9.26

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 4 days ago

Origin

Macon, GA

Afternoon in Macon on Monday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pearson, GA

Afternoon in Pearson on Monday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

62°F

Albany, GA

72 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

28 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

2h 47m 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 Pearson, GA covers 144.7 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, US 82, West 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 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 $23.16 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.
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 144.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Macon, GA to Pearson, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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