Trip from Macon, GA to Union Point, GA

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

70.1 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

Downtown Union Point, GA, GA

Union Point, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, GA to Union Point, GA covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $11.22 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

35 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 70.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Union Point, GA is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Union Point, 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
Oak Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Jefferson Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East Sumter Street 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 Union Point, 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

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Gray Highway
9

Continue on Oak Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
10

Continue on South Jefferson Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
11

Turn right onto East Sumter Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sumter Street
12

Turn left

19 mi · 27 min
13

Continue on South Main Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
14

Turn right onto East Broad Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
15

Continue on Union Point Highway

5.1 mi · 7 min · Union Point Highway
16

Turn left onto Scott Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Scott Street
17

Turn left onto Carlton Avenue

318 ft · 14 sec · Carlton Avenue
18

Arrive at your destination

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 miles from Macon, GA, or about 51m 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 70.1 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union Point, 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 70.1 miles and 1h 43m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35 mi from Macon, GA · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Inman Mills, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Union Point, GA

The final approach into Union Point, 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 Union Point, 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

$11.22 one way

$22.44 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $12.22 $24.45
premium $4.78 $13.19 $26.37
diesel $5.64 $15.57 $31.15

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: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.36 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.81 $4.49

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Macon, GA

Evening in Macon on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union Point, GA

Evening in Union Point on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°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

25 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 43m 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 Union Point, GA covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 35 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 $11.22 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.
The drive from Macon, GA to Union Point, GA is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Union Point, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, GA to Union Point, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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