Origin
Macon, GA
Morning in Macon on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Reed Creek, GA
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
140.2 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reed Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Reed Creek, GA covers 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring Street, North Avenue, Gray Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.44 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
70.1 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 19m drive with frequent turns across 140.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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 Reed Creek, GA is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Reed Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gray Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gray Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eatonton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James Marshall Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Highway | 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 Reed Creek, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
3
Continue on North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Avenue
4
Continue on Gray Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
5
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
335 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Eatonton Highway
8
Continue on Gray Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gray Highway
9
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
10
Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
11
Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
12
Continue on Madison Road Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
13
Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
14
Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
15
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Islands Road
17
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
18
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
19
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
20
Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
21
Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
22
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
23
Continue on Macon Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Macon Highway
24
Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
25
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Outer Loop 10
26
Continue straight
13 mi
·
19 min
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North General Daniels Avenue
256 ft
·
5 sec
·
North General Daniels Avenue
28
Exit the roundabout onto North General Daniels Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North General Daniels Avenue
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
General Daniels Avenue North
30
Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
General Daniels Avenue North
31
Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Wildcat Bridge Road
32
Turn slight left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Street
33
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartwell Street
34
Continue on Royston Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Royston Highway
35
Continue on Athens Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Athens Street
36
Turn right onto East Howell Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Howell Street
37
Turn left onto Chandler Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Chandler Street
38
Continue on Reed Creek Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Reed Creek Highway
39
Turn left onto Boleman Hill Road
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
Boleman Hill Road
40
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 70.1 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 39m 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reed Creek, 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 140.2 miles and 3h 19m.
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 70.1 mi from Macon, GA · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reed Creek, GA
The final approach into Reed Creek, 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 Reed Creek, 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
$22.44 one way
$44.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 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 | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Reed Creek, GA
Morning in Reed Creek on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m 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 Reed Creek, GA covers 140.2 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Street, North Avenue, Gray Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.1 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 $22.44 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 Reed Creek, GA is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Reed Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, GA to Reed Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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