Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Friday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Sardis, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Sardis, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Sardis, GA covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thomaston Road, GA 74, Woodland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Thomaston Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.02 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.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 70.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thomaston Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese 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
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward GA 74 West: Mercer University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward GA 74 West: Mercer University Drive
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
Chestnut Grove Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
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 Sardis, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Thomaston along the way.
Thomaston
10.4 mi in
|
~18m
|
via GA 74
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomaston Road | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| GA 74 | 16 mi | 23m |
| Woodland Road | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Mercer University Drive | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| 1st Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| GA 116 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Green Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bellwood Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Thomaston Road
— 23.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Sardis, 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
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 163
Toward GA 74 West: Mercer University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto GA 74
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Mercer University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on GA 74
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Thomaston Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto GA 74
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomaston Road
Toward Thomaston
13
Continue on GA 74
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Thomaston Road
Toward Thomaston
14
Enter roundabout onto GA 74
136 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 74
15
Continue on GA 74
16 mi
·
22 min
·
GA 74
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto GA 36; GA 74
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Green Street
17
Continue on GA 36
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Woodland Road
18
Continue on GA 36
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Street
19
Continue on GA 36
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto GA 41
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Manchester Highway
21
Continue on GA 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellwood Avenue
22
Turn left onto GA 116
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 116
23
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Grove Road
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Grove Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Macon, GA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sardis, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Macon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macon, GA
This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Thomaston Road for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Macon, GA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sardis, GA
The final approach into Sardis, 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
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sardis, GA
Late night in Sardis on Friday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
32 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 46m 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 Sardis, GA covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thomaston Road, GA 74, Woodland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 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 $11.02 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 70.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Sardis, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Thomaston along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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