Trip from Macon, GA to Sunnyside, GA

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Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

156 mi

251 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 11m ★

6 AM

3h 23m

8 AM

3h 47m

10 AM

3h 31m

12 PM

3h 29m

3 PM

3h 32m

5 PM

3h 46m

8 PM

3h 16m

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 Sunnyside, GA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.39 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

78 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 156 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah

Navigation decision point

Toward I 16 East: Savannah

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

49.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 51 Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

80.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street

Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27 / East Oak Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Sunnyside, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Mcrae along the way.

Mcrae

49.8 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	48.6 mi	52m
US 319	28.6 mi	39m
US 1	24.4 mi	29m
Alma Highway	22.4 mi	32m
East Golden Isles Highway	16 mi	22m
Lumber City Highway	5.3 mi	7m
East Blackshear Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
State Street	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 48.6 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mulberry Street

76 ft · 2 sec · Mulberry Street

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Street

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 80; GA 87

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 16 East: Savannah

Merge onto I 16

49 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 51 Toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

Turn right onto US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

29 mi · 39 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

328 ft · 9 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31

Merge onto US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

Turn left onto US 23; US 341; GA 27

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 27

16 mi · 22 min · East Golden Isles Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Coffee Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto US 221; 135

246 ft · 4 sec · Hazlehurst Denton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 221; GA 135

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street

Turn left onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Continue on GA 135 Connector

424 ft · 7 sec · Alma Road

Continue on US 23; GA 19

18 mi · 26 min · Alma Highway

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; GA 4

24 mi · 29 min · US 1; US 23; GA 4

Continue on US 1 Business

4.8 mi · 6 min · Alma Highway

Continue on US 1 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Blackshear Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Blackshear Avenue

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sunnyside Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Sunnyside Drive

Arrive at destination

Sunnyside Drive

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 78 miles from Macon, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78 miles or 1h 33m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunnyside, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 156 miles and 3h 22m.

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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 48.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78 mi from Macon, GA · 1h 33m into the drive

city in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

78 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 78 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sunnyside, GA

The final approach into Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, 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

$24.39 one way

$48.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$26.67	$53.35
premium	$4.70	$28.87	$57.74
diesel	$5.61	$34.44	$68.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.8	$16.38	$7.49
Efficient EV	39	$13.65	$6.24
EV Truck/SUV	62.4	$21.84	$9.98

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 5 days ago

Origin

Macon, GA

Late night in Macon on Wednesday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sunnyside, GA

Late night in Sunnyside on Wednesday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

90°F

Alma, GA

78 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

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 22m 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 Sunnyside, GA covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78 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 $24.39 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.