How far is Marietta, GA from Nicholls, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Nicholls, GA is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.94 mi
04h 51m
Flight
201.73 mi
324.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.73 mi
Kilometers
324.65 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.94 mi
Kilometers
381.32 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Fri, Apr 17, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-17T08:20
Arrive Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:00 PM EDT
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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Marietta
118.6 mi
02h 25m
To Nicholls
118.4 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°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 Marietta and Nicholls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2479 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

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

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Walker Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Walker Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westgreen Road

    2402 ft · 53 sec · Westgreen Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    758 ft · 17 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nicholls Road

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Nicholls Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Van Streat Highway

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Van Streat Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Streat Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 28%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 22%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.2 mi · 10%
US 319
20 mi · 8%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
201.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 25m from Marietta
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Nicholls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Marietta and 118.4 miles from Nicholls.

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

The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Nicholls. Straight-line distance: 201.73 mi (324.65 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Nicholls

#2 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Nicholls (-82.63486, 31.51742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.65 L · about $33.11
Round trip
$66.23
16.72 gal · 63.3 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.11 $66.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.03 $74.05
Premium $4.78 $39.94 $79.89
Diesel $5.62 $47.02 $94.03

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 Marietta and Nicholls. The current time is 08:20:53.

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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.