Origin
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Saturday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Soperton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Soperton, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Soperton, GA covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 29, Riverside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 72.2 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.2 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 29. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macon, GA to Soperton, GA is easy. At 1h 21m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 East: Savannah
Navigation decision point
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67
Toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Soperton, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Vidalia along the way.
Vidalia
65.4 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 64.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| GA 29 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Soperton, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 80; GA 87
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
6
Merge onto I 16
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 67
Toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
8
Turn right onto GA 29
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 29
9
Turn right onto US 221; GA 56
188 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 2nd Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 221; GA 56
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Macon, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.
Arriving in Soperton, GA
The final approach into Soperton, 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
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.36 | $26.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
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.
Destination
Soperton, GA
Late night in Soperton on Saturday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Chester, GA
36 mi in
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
1h 21m 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 Soperton, GA covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 29, Riverside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 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 $11.29 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 Soperton, GA is easy. At 1h 21m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 129; GA 11; GA 87 / Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 80; GA 87 / Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Macon, GA to Soperton, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Vidalia along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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