How far is Commerce, GA from Nicholson, GA?

The driving distance from Commerce, GA to Nicholson, GA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.28 mi
00h 10m
Flight
6.39 mi
10.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.39 mi
Kilometers
10.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.71 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Nicholson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Commerce
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jefferson
GA

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

From Commerce
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Nicholson
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce and Nicholson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce and Nicholson.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    32 m · 7 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    56 m · 10 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Line Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Line Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto View Street

    56 m · 8 sec · View Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    66 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    120 m · 15 sec · Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    575 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sanford Drive

    24 m · 5 sec · Sanford Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Church Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce and Nicholson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Elm Street
1.72 mi · 24%
Broad Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Line Street
0.04 mi · 1%
High Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.17 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 05m from Commerce
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Commerce and Sunny near Nicholson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Commerce to Nicholson?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Commerce and 3.7 miles from Nicholson.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce and Sunny near Nicholson.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jefferson, 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 Jefferson.

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

56 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

83 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

93 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.28 km).

Commerce

#1 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Nicholson

#2 Nicholson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates34.1140000, -83.4315500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-83.457115, 34.203846)
End: Church Street (-83.431486, 34.113982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.06
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.03 $2.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.78 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.62 $1.46 $2.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce and Nicholson. The current time is 06:36:26.

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.