The drive from Richmond Hill, GA to Macon, GA covers 168.4 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 95, Ford Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 155.3 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.33 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.2 miles from Richmond Hill, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 168.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 168.4 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 155.3 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 155.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near GA 144 / Ford Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (GA 144 / Ford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 144 / Ford Avenue
Continue onto GA 144 / Ford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Florence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Florence
7
11.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 16 West: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99B
Toward I 16 West: Macon
6
12.1 mi into trip|~15m in|I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway toward Savannah
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Savannah
6
167.4 mi into trip|~3h 2m 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
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 Richmond Hill, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
12.1 mi in|~15m|via I 16
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155.3 mi
2h 46m
I 95
9.2 mi
10m
Ford Avenue
2.4 mi
4m
2nd Street
0.6 mi
1m
Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 155.3 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on GA 144
0.2 mi·22 sec·Ford Avenue
2
Continue on GA 144
2.3 mi·3 min·Ford Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Enter roundabout
22 ft·0 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
4
Continue
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
Merge onto I 95
8.6 mi·9 min·I 95
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.6 mi·47 sec·I 95
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·50 sec
Exit 99BToward I 16 West: MaconUse the slight right lane.
The midpoint is around 84.2 miles from Richmond Hill, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.3 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macon, GA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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 168.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
19 mi from route
~46 min detour
$10
near mile 11.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.33 one way
$52.67 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.79
$57.59
premium
$4.70
$31.17
$62.33
diesel
$5.61
$37.18
$74.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.5
0
$17.68
$8.08
Efficient EV
42.1
0
$14.74
$6.74
EV Truck/SUV
67.4
0
$23.58
$10.78
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Richmond Hill, GA
Late night
in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Saturday
Local time
3:59 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
3 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
3h 5m 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 Richmond Hill, GA to Macon, GA covers 168.4 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 95, Ford Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.2 miles from Richmond Hill, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (GA 144 / Ford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Richmond Hill, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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.
