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Trip from Macon, GA to Fitzgerald, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

105.9 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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city in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Fitzgerald, GA

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Trip Overview

This 105.9-mile drive from Macon to Fitzgerald, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Fall Line Freeway, Sylvester Road, and East Washington Avenue, about 77% of this route is on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The drive is straightforward, making it ideal for a spontaneous road trip or a planned excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this route offers a convenient way to travel between these two Georgia cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53 miles from Macon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 81.3 mi 1h 27m
Sylvester Road 18.8 mi 25m
East Washington Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
West Central Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Georgia Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Irwinville Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Walker Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Hardeman Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 81.3 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mulberry Street

298 ft · 19 sec · Mulberry Street
2

Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19

254 ft · 6 sec · Spring Street
3

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19

0.7 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
4

Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hardeman Avenue
5

Turn left

417 ft · 17 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 75 South Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

81 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 82 Toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto GA 107; GA 112

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
10

Continue on GA 107; GA 112

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sylvester Road
11

Continue on GA 107

18 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road
12

Turn right onto Walker Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Walker Avenue
13

Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
14

Continue on West Central Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on East Central Avenue

175 ft · 11 sec · East Central Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

East Central Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is perfect for a day excursion. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination or for any spontaneous stops along the way. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Macon, as there are no recommended stops listed. The longest stretch is over 81 miles, so plan your personal breaks accordingly. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the transition from the Fall Line Freeway to Sylvester Road, as this is a key point in your 105.9-mile journey.

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 53 miles from Macon, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 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 23 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 59m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fitzgerald, 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 105.9 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 81.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, GA

53 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

Centerville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Georgia

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe Budapest

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fitzgerald, Georgia

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12296351004

Visit website

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Georgia

1.8 mi

Cafe 41

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vienna, Georgia

2.9 mi

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.3

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14788322471

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 60.5

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Cafe Budapest

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Fitzgerald, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12296351004

Visit website

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.3

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14782243880

Visit website

Between Friends Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.7

Warner Robins, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14789516172

Visit website

Cafe 41

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12294173434

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 60.5

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Starbucks

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 68.1

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Fitzgerald Blue & Gray Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 105.9

Fitzgerald, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12294265069

Visit website

World's Largest Peanut Monument

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.2

Ashburn, Georgia

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Ellis Brothers Pecans Inc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18006350616

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Cotton Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53

Vienna, Georgia

+12292682045

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 82.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 South
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Merge onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
82.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 82 Toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald
4
82.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | GA 107; GA 112 / East Washington Avenue

Turn left onto GA 107; GA 112 / East Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.56 one way

$33.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.11 $36.21
premium $4.70 $19.60 $39.20
diesel $5.61 $23.38 $46.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Macon, GA

Afternoon in Macon on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fitzgerald, GA

Afternoon in Fitzgerald on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

28 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

2h 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 105.9-mile journey. With 77% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment is 81.3 miles along the Fall Line Freeway, allowing for a good rhythm. As you transition to Sylvester Road and East Washington Avenue, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B effectively.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Sylvester Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Macon, GA to Fitzgerald, GA covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Sylvester Road, East Washington Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53 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 $16.56 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Macon, GA to Fitzgerald, 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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