Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
91.8 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from Macon, GA to Winder, GA covers 91.8 miles and takes about 2h 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, North Avenue, Gray Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.32 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
45.9 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 91.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gray Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gray Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greene Settlement Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monticello Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillsboro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Winder, GA.
Start on Mulberry Street
Continue on Spring Street
Continue on North Avenue
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road
Turn left onto Monticello Highway
Continue on State Highway 11 South
Continue on Hillsboro Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Turn right onto South Warren Street
Turn left onto West Greene Street
Continue on West Greene Street
Continue on West Greene Street
Continue on College Street
Turn slight left onto Maddux Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
Continue on Social Circle Bypass
Continue on North Cherokee Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue on State Route 11
Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway
Continue on Christmas Avenue
Continue on Monroe Highway
Turn left onto May Street
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto North Broad Street
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 80 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winder, 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 91.8 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.9 mi from Macon, GA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Winder, 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 Winder, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.32 one way
$28.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.64 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Winder on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
46 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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