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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
48.6 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
28.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1687 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East Walker Street
1866 ft · 50 sec · East Walker Street
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Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue
3276 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 km · 2 min
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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 Macon and Nicholls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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