Trip from Springfield, GA to Macon, GA

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

114.3 mi

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Photo: Joshua Brown

Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, GA to Macon, GA covers 114.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Springfield Drive, Highway 92, I 575 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.82 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

57.1 miles from Springfield, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 114.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Springfield Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 92 Unavailable Refreshing
I 575 South Unavailable Refreshing
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Horace E Tate Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
Downtown Connector Unavailable Refreshing
James Wendell George Parkway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Springfield Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, GA and Macon, GA.

1

Start on Caliber Court

413 ft · 21 sec · Caliber Court
2

Turn right onto Springfield Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Springfield Drive
3

Turn right onto Highway 92

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 92
4

Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta
5

Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

7.1 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
6

Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

10 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
7

Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

7.3 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
8

Continue on Downtown Connector

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
9

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
10

Keep slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

11 mi · 11 min · Macon, Savannah
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
13

Turn left onto Riverside Drive

3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
14

Turn right onto Spring Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Spring Street
15

Continue on Spring Street

141 ft · 4 sec · Spring Street
16

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
17

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Mulberry Street
18

Arrive at your destination

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 57.1 miles from Springfield, GA, or about 58m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.1 miles or 58m 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 35m

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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, GA

This is one driving day of about 114.3 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.1 mi from Springfield, GA · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

57 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Springfield, 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

$17.82 one way

$35.65 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $19.93 $39.86
premium $4.78 $21.50 $43.00
diesel $5.62 $25.31 $50.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.3 0 $12.00 $5.49
Efficient EV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57
EV Truck/SUV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Springfield, GA

Morning in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Morning in Macon on Saturday

Local time

7:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

87°F

Centre, AL

57 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 56m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springfield, GA to Macon, GA covers 114.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springfield Drive, Highway 92, I 575 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.1 miles from Springfield, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.82 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.

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