How far is Atlanta, GA from Nicholls, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Nicholls, GA is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.82 mi
04h 26m
Flight
184.87 mi
297.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.87 mi
Kilometers
297.52 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.82 mi
Kilometers
350.54 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Fri, Apr 17, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-17T08:20
Arrive Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
109 mi
02h 13m
To Nicholls
108.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
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 Atlanta and Nicholls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Walker Street

    1866 ft · 50 sec · East Walker Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue

    3276 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Westgreen Road

    586 ft · 18 sec · Westgreen Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    758 ft · 17 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Nicholls Road

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Nicholls Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Van Streat Highway

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Van Streat Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Streat Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 31%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 23%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.2 mi · 11%
US 319
20 mi · 9%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 13m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Nicholls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Atlanta and 108.8 miles from Nicholls.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Nicholls. Straight-line distance: 184.87 mi (297.52 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Nicholls

#2 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Nicholls (-82.63486, 31.51742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.09 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
15.36 gal · 58.18 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.01 $68.03
Premium $4.78 $36.70 $73.39
Diesel $5.62 $43.19 $86.38

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 Atlanta and Nicholls. The current time is 08:20:51.

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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.