Origin
Montezuma, GA
Morning in Montezuma on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montezuma, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Montezuma to Macon, you are looking at a manageable 48.6-mile trek across the Georgia heartland. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily covered in a single afternoon. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion for anyone exploring the Southeast. Because the trip is straightforward, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule. You can easily head out and return within the same day without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances local navigation with faster highway travel. You will spend roughly 49% of your journey on highways, offering a nice contrast to the more localized segments of the trip. Your route primarily utilizes North Dooly Street, Peach Parkway, and Camellia Boulevard to navigate between these two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13.4-mile span on North Dooly Street, which serves as the backbone of the initial leg. As you transition between these roads, the road personality shifts from neighborhood-adjacent streets to more open highway driving, requiring you to stay attentive to changing speed limits.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Dooly 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 Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dooly Street | — | — |
| Camellia Boulevard | — | — |
| Blue Bird Boulevard | — | — |
| Peach Parkway | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| US 41 | — | — |
| Forsyth Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Dooly Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montezuma, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on East Artesian Street
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Artesian Street
2
Turn right onto North Dooly Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North Dooly Street
3
Turn left onto Camellia Boulevard
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Camellia Boulevard
4
Continue on Blue Bird Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Bird Boulevard
5
Continue on Peach Parkway
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Peach Parkway
6
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75:north: Macon
9
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
12
Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsyth Street
13
Turn left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
College Street
14
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
15
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
16
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Montezuma, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Montezuma, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macon, GA
The final approach into Macon, 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
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Macon, GA
Morning in Macon on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Ohio, GA
24 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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Dooly Street, Camellia Boulevard, Blue Bird Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Montezuma, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.60 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 Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montezuma, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter 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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