How far is City of Greenville, MS from Nicholson, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Nicholson, MS is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.75 mi
05h 26m
Flight
216.11 mi
347.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.11 mi
Kilometers
347.79 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.75 mi
Kilometers
437.34 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 8:31 AM CST
Return by in City of Greenville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:58 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-11-07T03:04
Arrive Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 8:31 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:06 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:00 PM CST
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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From City of Greenville
136 mi
02h 43m
To Nicholson
135.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Nicholson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Nicholson.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center

    916 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center

    28 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2558 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jackson Landing Road

    114 m · 10 sec · Jackson Landing Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Nicholson.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 30%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
66.4 mi · 24%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 18%
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9.26 mi · 3%
Richland
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
216.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
02h 43m from City of Greenville
Leave By
6:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Nicholson?

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from City of Greenville and 135.8 miles from Nicholson.

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

The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.78 one way or $71.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

41 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 216.11 mi (347.79 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nicholson

Nicholson is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4771400, -89.6936700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: Nicholson (-89.69367, 30.47714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.3 L · about $35.78
Round trip
$71.56
19.18 gal · 72.6 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $35.78 $71.56
Mid-grade $4.21 $40.40 $80.81
Premium $4.61 $44.24 $88.48
Diesel $5.80 $55.61 $111.22

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 Mississippi · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Nicholson. The current time is 03:04:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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