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Trip from Macon, GA to Alamo, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

77.6 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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1836 major battle of the Texas Revolution

Alamo, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, GA to Alamo, GA covers 77.6 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 Spring Street, Riverside Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 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

38.8 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 77.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 77.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Macon, GA to Alamo, GA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Alamo, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Spring Street
Riverside Drive
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
I 16 East
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
US 319

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Spring Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mulberry Street

75 ft · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Street
3

Turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
4

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
5

Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 16 East: Savannah
6

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

49 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7

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

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
8

Turn right

17 mi · 22 min
9

Turn sharp left

1.2 mi · 1 min
10

Turn slight right

9.8 mi · 13 min
11

Turn right

66 ft · 5 sec
12

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 38.8 miles from Macon, GA, or about 46m 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 17 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 46m 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 Alamo, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Macon, GA

This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Macon, GA · 46m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dublin, GA

39 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alamo, GA

The final approach into Alamo, 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

$12.13 one way

$24.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $13.27 $26.54
premium $4.70 $14.36 $28.72
diesel $5.61 $17.13 $34.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.86 $4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Macon, GA

Afternoon in Macon on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alamo, GA

Afternoon in Alamo on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Dublin, GA

39 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 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 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 Alamo, GA covers 77.6 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 Spring Street, Riverside Drive, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 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 $12.13 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 Alamo, GA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Alamo, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, GA to Alamo, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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