How far is Nicholls, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.7 mi
03h 37m
Flight
184.87 mi
297.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.87 mi
Kilometers
297.52 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.7 mi
Kilometers
334.26 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholls
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Atlanta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Nicholls
109 mi
01h 48m
To Atlanta
98.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholls and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Streat Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Van Streat Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    758 ft · 21 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  3. 3

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

    586 ft · 14 sec · Westgreen Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ward Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Ward Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue

    3015 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walker Street

    1444 ft · 39 sec · East Walker Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Madison Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alabama Street

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1191 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
80.8 mi · 39%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 24%
Alabama Street
32.2 mi · 16%
Van Streat Highway
11.7 mi · 6%
Douglas-Broxton Highway
6.86 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue
3.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 48m from Nicholls
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholls and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Nicholls and 98.7 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 184.87 mi (297.52 km).

Nicholls

#1 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Streat Highway (-82.634867, 31.517517)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.74 L · about $29.03
Round trip
$58.07
14.66 gal · 55.48 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.03 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.46 $64.93
Premium $4.78 $35.02 $70.05
Diesel $5.62 $41.22 $82.45

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 Nicholls and Atlanta. The current time is 06:51:33.

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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.