The drive from Peachtree City, GA to Macon, GA covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Newnan Road, Arthur K. Bolton Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.67 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.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Peachtree City, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 81 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Newnan Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.4 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Newnan Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near GA 74; GA 85.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (GA 74; GA 85): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.5 mi into trip|~11m in|GA 74; GA 85
Turn right onto GA 74; GA 85
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.1 mi into trip|~47m in|GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
77 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
6
80.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Peachtree City, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
66.5 mi in|~1h 25m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
37.4 mi
40m
Newnan Road
13.5 mi
20m
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
9.2 mi
11m
Joel Cowan Parkway
7.1 mi
10m
GA 16
4.4 mi
6m
Riverside Drive
3.1 mi
5m
GA 74
3 mi
4m
Memorial Drive
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 37.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree City, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on GA 54
190 ft·14 sec·Floy Farr Parkway
2
Continue on GA 54
0.3 mi·42 sec·Floy Farr Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto GA 74
7.1 mi·10 min·Joel Cowan Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto GA 74; GA 85
3.0 mi·4 min·GA 74; GA 85
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto GA 16
4.4 mi·6 min·GA 16
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
134 ft·4 sec·Newnan Road
7
Continue on GA 16
13 mi·20 min·Newnan Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 16
0.5 mi·1 min·East Taylor Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 16
1.0 mi·1 min·Memorial Drive
10
Continue on GA 16
2.2 mi·3 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 16
6.9 mi·8 min·Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: MaconUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
27 mi·28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
11 mi·11 min·I 75
Toward Macon, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 167Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside DriveUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 23; GA 87
3.1 mi·5 min·Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49
0.2 mi·30 sec·Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Spring Street
142 ft·4 sec·Spring Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Mulberry Street
20
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Mulberry Street
21
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
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 40.5 miles from Peachtree City, GA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 57m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Peachtree City, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peachtree City, GA
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Peachtree City, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 37.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Peachtree City, GA
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Peachtree City, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 81
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.67 one way
$25.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.85
$27.70
premium
$4.70
$14.99
$29.98
diesel
$5.61
$17.88
$35.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.09
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 16, 2026
Origin
Peachtree City, GA
Afternoon
in Peachtree City on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Afternoon
in Macon on Friday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
36 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 44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Peachtree City, GA to Macon, GA covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Newnan Road, Arthur K. Bolton Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Peachtree City, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (GA 74; GA 85): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (GA 16 / Arthur K. Bolton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Peachtree City, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.
