Origin
Macon, GA
Morning in Macon on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macon, GA
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Eastman, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 $8.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Eastman, GA is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Eastman, 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 | — | — |
| Huber | — | — |
| Sgoda Road | — | — |
| Cochran Short Route | — | — |
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 Eastman, 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
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Huber, Sgoda Road
8
Turn right onto Sgoda Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sgoda Road
9
Turn left onto Cochran Short Route
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Cochran Short Route
10
Continue straight
18 mi
·
24 min
11
Continue on Highway 87 Bypass North
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 87 Bypass North
12
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
4 min
13
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
14
Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
17
Continue on Oak Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
18
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
335 ft
·
10 sec
·
5th Avenue
19
Turn right onto College Street
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
College Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Macon, GA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastman, GA
The final approach into Eastman, 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
$8.68 one way
$17.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Eastman, GA
Morning in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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 16m 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 Eastman, GA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 27.7 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 $8.68 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 Eastman, GA is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Eastman, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, GA to Eastman, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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