Origin
Social Circle, GA
Night in Social Circle on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Social Circle, GA to Macon, GA
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Social Circle, GA to Macon, GA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 11, State Highway 11 South, Gray Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on State Route 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.47 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.7 miles from Social Circle, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Social Circle, GA to Macon, GA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
893 ft
370 ft
Total Climb
180 ft
Total Descent
703 ft
Highest Point
893 ft
Elevation Range
523 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cherokee Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cherokee Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (GA 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (GA 11 / State Route 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cherokee Road
Turn left onto Cherokee Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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GA 11
At end of road, turn right onto GA 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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GA 11 / State Route 11
Enter roundabout onto GA 11 / State Route 11
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
51.4 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Bypass
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.7 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Highway
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22 / Gray Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 11 | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 11 South | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Gray Highway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Monticello Highway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Greene Settlement Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| GA 11 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Gray Bypass | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cherokee Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 11
— 23.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Social Circle, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on East Hightower Trail
83 ft
·
10 sec
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East Hightower Trail
2
Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherokee Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto GA 11
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 11
Use the right lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 11
125 ft
·
2 sec
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State Route 11
5
Continue on GA 11
23 mi
·
32 min
·
State Route 11
6
Continue on GA 11
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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College Street
7
Turn slight left onto GA 11
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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West Greene Street
8
Turn right onto GA 11
186 ft
·
6 sec
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Forsyth Street
9
Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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West Washington Street
10
Turn right onto GA 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsboro Street
11
Continue on GA 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 11 South
12
Continue on GA 11
7.7 mi
·
10 min
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Monticello Highway
13
Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Greene Settlement Road
14
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Gray Bypass
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 22
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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2nd Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
18
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 32.7 miles from Social Circle, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 65.4 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 48m 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 20m
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 Social Circle, 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 Social Circle, GA
This is one driving day of about 65.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Social Circle, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Route 11 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Social Circle, GA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Social Circle, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macon, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Macon on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1h 34m 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 Social Circle, GA to Macon, GA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 11, State Highway 11 South, Gray Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Social Circle, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 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 is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cherokee Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (GA 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (GA 11 / State Route 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Social Circle, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 370 ft to 893 ft elevation with about 180 ft of total climbing.
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