Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
73 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Macon, GA to Buena Vista, GA covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring Street, Georgia Avenue, Hardeman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.38 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
36.5 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 73 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Georgia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hardeman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 540 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 137 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Buena Vista, GA.
Start on Mulberry Street
Continue on Spring Street
Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
Continue on Hardeman Avenue
Turn left
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward GA 137 South
Continue on Buena Vista Highway
Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road
Continue on Oliver Street
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto McDuffie Street
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 73 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buena Vista, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 73 miles and 1h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Macon, GA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.38 one way
$22.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $16.16 | $32.33 |
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: 25.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Macon on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Buena Vista on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Dadeville, AL
37 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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