How far is Columbus, GA from Nicholls, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Nicholls, GA is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lee County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Nicholls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Nicholls.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 39 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Lee Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lee Street
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Continue on Leesburg Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Road
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Continue on Leesburg Highway
12.2 mi · 17 min · Leesburg Highway
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Turn right
1393 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
97 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Robert B. Lee Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert B. Lee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovers Lane Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road
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Turn right onto Ashburn Highway
30 mi · 41 min · Ashburn Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Highway
1974 ft · 38 sec · Leesburg Highway
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1415 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 32: Sycamore, Ocilla
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 32 East: Ocilla
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Sycamore Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Sycamore Road
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Continue on Sycamore Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sycamore Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sycamore Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Highway
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Continue on Irwinville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Irwinville Highway
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Turn slight right onto Mystic Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mystic Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Mystic Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Mystic Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
25 mi · 36 min
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Continue on Ashley Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Ashley Street
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Continue on Westgreen Road
586 ft · 18 sec · Westgreen Road
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Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
758 ft · 17 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 16 min · Nicholls Road
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Continue on Van Streat Highway
3272 ft · 55 sec · Van Streat Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Streat Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Nicholls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ashburn Highway
Turn right onto Ashburn Highway
30 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Nicholls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Nicholls?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Columbus and 90.2 miles from Nicholls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Nicholls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Nicholls. Straight-line distance: 152.51 mi (245.44 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholls
City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 31.5174200, -82.6348600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholls (-82.63486, 31.51742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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