Pembroke, GA to Macon, GA is 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.9 miles from Pembroke, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 135.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 123.9 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, indicating a consistent cruising speed for most of your journey. The drive begins on local roads like North Main Street and 2nd Street before merging onto the primary highway, offering a brief taste of local byways before settling into a more direct, high-speed travel profile. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 123.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and North Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Anderson Lane.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pembroke, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 2h 31m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Anderson Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 67 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Anderson Lane
Turn right onto Anderson Lane
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 67 / North Main Street
Turn left onto GA 67 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
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10.5 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
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10.8 mi into trip|~16m in|I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
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134.7 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
123.9 mi
2h 12m
North Main Street
10.4 mi
15m
2nd Street
0.6 mi
1m
Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Anderson Lane
<0.1 mi
<1m
Church Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 123.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, GA and Macon, GA.
With a driving time of just over two and a half hours and a fuel cost estimated around $21, this is a very manageable one-day trip. You can depart anytime and still have plenty of daylight to reach Macon. There's only one recommended stop, so you can easily power through if you prefer, or pull over as needed. Given the longest stretch is over 120 miles, ensure you have adequate fuel before leaving Pembroke, as opportunities for refueling might be spaced out on the main highway.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Pembroke, GA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
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 Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, GA
This is one driving day of about 135.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Pembroke, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 123.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.9 mi from Pembroke, GA
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 135.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.7
0
$14.25
$6.51
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.87
$5.43
EV Truck/SUV
54.3
0
$19.00
$8.68
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pembroke, GA
Morning
in Pembroke on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Morning
in Macon on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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 31m 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 Pembroke, GA to Macon, GA covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, North Main Street, 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.9 miles from Pembroke, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pembroke, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 2h 31m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Anderson Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 67 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pembroke, GA to Macon, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
