How far is Macon, GA from Nicholls, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Nicholls, GA is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.14 mi
02h 54m
Flight
108.45 mi
174.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.45 mi
Kilometers
174.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.14 mi
Kilometers
217.49 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-17T08:19
Arrive Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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
Pitts
GA

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
67.6 mi
01h 27m
To Nicholls
67.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    800 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    48.6 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Walker Street

    1866 ft · 50 sec · East Walker Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue

    3276 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Westgreen Road

    586 ft · 18 sec · Westgreen Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    758 ft · 17 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Nicholls Road

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Nicholls Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Van Streat Highway

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Van Streat Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Streat Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
48.6 mi · 36%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.2 mi · 17%
US 319
20 mi · 15%
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 8%
Riverside Drive
0.65 mi
North Gaskin Avenue
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

48.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitts
01h 27m from Macon
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Nicholls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Pitts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Macon and 67.5 miles from Nicholls.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Nicholls. Straight-line distance: 108.45 mi (174.54 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Nicholls

#2 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Nicholls (-82.63486, 31.51742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.78 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.62 $26.83 $53.65

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 Macon and Nicholls. The current time is 08:19:54.

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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.