Origin
Temple, GA
Evening in Temple on Sunday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple, GA to Macon, GA
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
122.8 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Temple to Macon, you are looking at a 122.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, making it a straightforward trip that is easily manageable in a single day. You can expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the trek, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule demands a slower pace. The route is highly practical, serving as an efficient connection between these two Georgia locations without requiring complex logistics.
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
61.4 miles from Temple, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. Your journey relies heavily on the Tom Murphy Freeway and I-75, which provides the bulk of the transit. You will settle into a long, steady rhythm during the 75.3-mile stretch on I-75, which represents the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. While the transition onto Riverside Drive offers a change of pace as you near your destination, the overall personality of this route is defined by efficient, high-speed travel rather than technical turns or winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Tom Murphy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 113 / Carrollton Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 122.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 113 / Carrollton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 113 / Carrollton Street
Turn right onto GA 113 / Carrollton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
39.5 mi into trip
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~46m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...
8
39.6 mi into trip
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~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomer...
8
108.4 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward Macon, Savannah
8
118.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Towns Along This Route
Between Temple, GA and Macon, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Montgomery and Savannah.
Greenville
39.5 mi in
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~46m
Montgomery
39.5 mi in
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~46m
Savannah
108.4 mi in
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~2h 3m
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via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 75.3 mi | 1h 22m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 37.5 mi | 42m |
| Riverside Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Connector | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 75.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on GA 274
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
James Street
2
Turn right onto GA 274
408 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sage Street
3
Turn right onto GA 113
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 20
37 mi
·
42 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 75; I 85
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Connector
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75
Toward Macon, Savannah
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 23; GA 87
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Spring Street
142 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the left lane.
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 destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the route is direct, you likely will not need to plan for extended stops, allowing you to reach Macon in one comfortable push. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is estimated at $20, so checking your tank before hitting the Tom Murphy Freeway will save you from making unnecessary pit stops. Prioritize steady pacing during the 75.3-mile segment on I-75 to maintain a consistent arrival time. Use the simple nature of this 122.8-mile transit to your advantage by focusing on a smooth, stress-free commute.
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 61.4 miles from Temple, GA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
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 Temple, 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 Temple, GA
This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Temple, 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 I 75 for about 75.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Temple, GA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Temple, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.65 one way
$39.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Evening in Macon on Sunday
Local time
8:16 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
3 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 22m 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 Temple, GA to Macon, GA covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Tom Murphy Freeway, Riverside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.4 miles from Temple, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.65 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 122.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 113 / Carrollton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Temple, GA and Macon, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Montgomery and Savannah.
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