How far is Albany, GA from Nicholls, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Nicholls, GA is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.49 mi
02h 24m
Flight
89.65 mi
144.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.65 mi
Kilometers
144.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.49 mi
Kilometers
163.33 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enigma
GA

Town in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
50.7 mi
01h 12m
To Nicholls
50.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Nicholls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Nicholls.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southwest

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Nicholls Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Nicholls Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Streat Highway

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Van Streat Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Streat Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Nicholls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 37%
5th Street East
29.8 mi · 29%
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 11%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.93 mi · 3%
Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.43 mi · 2%
Van Streat Highway
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sylvester Highway

Continue straight

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enigma
01h 12m from Albany
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Nicholls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Nicholls?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enigma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Albany and 50.8 miles from Nicholls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Nicholls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Nicholls. Straight-line distance: 89.65 mi (144.28 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Nicholls

#2 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Nicholls (-82.63486, 31.51742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Nicholls. The current time is 08:21:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.