Origin
Macon, GA
Night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Social Circle, GA
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
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 Social Circle, GA covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maddux Street, State Highway 11 South, Gray Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Maddux Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 65.1 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.
Maddux Street is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 11.4 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (Greene Settlement Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (GA 11 / South Warren Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.4 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Greene Settlement Road
Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
36.6 mi into trip
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~51m in
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GA 11 / South Warren Street
Turn right onto GA 11 / South Warren Street
Navigation decision point
5
63.9 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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South Cherokee Road
Turn left onto South Cherokee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
65.1 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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East Hightower Trail
Turn right onto East Hightower Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maddux Street | 23.2 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 11 South | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Gray Highway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Monticello Highway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Greene Settlement Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| State Route 11 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Gray Bypass | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Cherokee Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Maddux Street
— 23.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Social Circle, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
76 ft
·
2 sec
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Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gray Bypass
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Greene Settlement Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 11
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Monticello Highway
8
Continue on GA 11
11 mi
·
15 min
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State Highway 11 South
9
Continue on GA 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Hillsboro Street
10
Turn left onto GA 11
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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East Washington Street
11
Turn right onto GA 11
174 ft
·
5 sec
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South Warren Street
12
Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
205 ft
·
7 sec
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West Greene Street
13
Continue on GA 11
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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West Greene Street
14
Continue on GA 11
105 ft
·
3 sec
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West Greene Street
15
Continue on GA 11
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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College Street
16
Turn slight left onto GA 11
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Maddux Street
17
Enter roundabout onto GA 11
100 ft
·
1 sec
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State Route 11
18
Continue on GA 11
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 11
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto South Cherokee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cherokee Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto East Hightower Trail
83 ft
·
2 sec
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East Hightower Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
East Hightower Trail
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 32.5 miles from Macon, GA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 65.1 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 45m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Social Circle, 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 65.1 miles and 1h 33m.
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 Maddux Street for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Macon, GA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Social Circle, GA
The final approach into Social Circle, 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 Social Circle, 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
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.46 | $28.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Social Circle, GA
Night in Social Circle on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
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
1h 33m 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 Social Circle, GA covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maddux Street, State Highway 11 South, Gray Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.42 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 65.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 11.4 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22 / Gray Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (Greene Settlement Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.6 miles (GA 11 / South Warren Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Macon, GA to Social Circle, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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