Getting Here

Directions to and Accommodations at Mercer


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Airport Information
The closest major airport to Macon is:
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA
Most major airlines fly into Hartsfield.
 Click here for a Map!

Directions to Mercer from Hartsfield
- Follow the signs for Interstate 85 south, headed toward Montgomery
- Merge onto Interstate 285 East headed toward Macon
- Take the exit for I-75 South headed to Macon
- Follow I-75 South to exit 164
- Follow the Directions to the left "From Interstate 75, Heading South


Questions?
Check out our
Frequently Asked Questions
- Or -
Contact
Academic and Advising Services
orientation@mercer.edu
(478) 301-4300

Directions

Please click on the word Map under each direction to see the route drawn onto a Google Map.

Please note: If you are getting directions to your residence hall for move-in day, please visit our Move-In Day page and use the directions there. 

From Interstate 75, Heading North
- Take I-75 North to exit #164 (Hardeman Ave/Forsyth St.)
- Veer right at the top of the exit ramp
- Proceed to the second traffic light and turn onto College Street
- Follow College Street to the North Entrance to Mercer
- Turn left at the first intersection after entering campus. Parking will be to your right past two houses.
Map

From Interstate 75, Heading South
- Take I-75 South to exit #164 (Hardeman Ave/Forsyth St.)
- Take ramp off interstate and follow to the second light.
- Turn left at the second light and proceed three more traffic lights and turn right onto College Street.
- Follow College Street to the North Entrance to Mercer
- Turn left at the first intersection after entering campus. Parking will be to your right past two houses.
Map

From Interstate 16, Heading West
- Take I-16 to Exit 1B for 2nd St.
- Follow the exit ramp to head into downtown, across the river
- At the second traffic light, turn right onto Mulberry Street
- When Mulberry Street forks, stay to the left. This becomes Georgia Avenue
- Take Georgia Avenue to the first stop light and turn left onto College Street
- Follow College Street to the North Entrance to Mercer





- Turn left at the first intersection after entering campus. Parking will be on your right past two houses.
Map

For your GPS: Mercer's Street Address
1400 Coleman Ave.
Macon, GA 31207
Map


Local Accommodations
Please click on the names of each lodging to view their website. Maps of their location are available by clicking on the address.

Hilton Garden Inn (conveniently located on campus)
1220 Stadium Dr.
(478) 741-5527
Click here for their special Orientation room rate!

1842 Inn: An Historic Bed and Breakfast
353 College Street
(478) 741-1842

Macon Marriott City Center
240 Coliseum Drive
(478) 621-5300

Farfield Inn
4035 Sheraton Drive
(478) 738-9007

Hampton Inn and Suites
3954 River Place Drive
(478) 803-5011

Courtyard by Marriott
3990 Sheraton Dr.
(478) 477-8899

  • Atlanta Emergency Hotline Number: (678) 547-6111
  • Macon Emergency Hotline Number: (478) 301-5335