Origin
Perry, GA
Late night in Perry on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, GA to Macon, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 29.8-mile drive from Perry to Macon, Georgia, will take you about 31 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route, making it perfect for a single-day trip or even an easy add-on to another journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, this drive is very budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate streets like Ball Street, Washington Street, and Sam Nunn Boulevard. Since it's a short hop within the Southeast region, this trip is more about efficient travel between two points than a scenic expedition.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 29.8-mile journey, with no highway miles contributing to the total. The route is characterized by frequent turns and navigating city streets, rather than long stretches of open road. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' to note due to the nature of this local navigation, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with constant changes in direction. The pace will be dictated by local traffic and signals, offering a very grounded, in-town feel throughout.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ball 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 Perry, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 31m 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 Perry, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Sam Nunn Boulevard | — | — |
| I-75 North | — | — |
| Fall Line Freeway | — | — |
| US 41 | — | — |
| Forsyth Street | — | — |
| College Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ball Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Ball Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on Sam Nunn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sam Nunn Boulevard
5
Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
6
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
20 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
10
Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsyth Street
11
Turn left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
College Street
12
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
13
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
14
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Macon on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
10 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
31m 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 Perry, GA to Macon, GA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ball Street, Washington Street, Sam Nunn Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Perry, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 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 Perry, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 31m 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 Perry, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Perry, 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.
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