How far is Nicholls, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Augusta, GA is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.11 mi
03h 07m
Flight
140.35 mi
225.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.35 mi
Kilometers
225.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.11 mi
Kilometers
270.54 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:05 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 Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Nunez
GA

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

From Nicholls
81 mi
01h 33m
To Augusta
87.1 mi
01h 33m

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
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Streat Highway

    3122 ft · 53 sec · Van Streat Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Dixon Street

    72 m · 5 sec · North Dixon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Dixon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Dixon Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pierce Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · North Pierce Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.8 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US 1/GA 4

    2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 1/GA 4

    1 km · 43 sec · US 1/GA 4

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tubman Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    3140 ft · 55 sec · Milledgeville Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  25. 25

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1/GA 4
37.6 mi · 22%
North Pierce Street
26.1 mi · 16%
Atlantic Avenue
9.59 mi · 6%
Cedar Crossing Road
5.15 mi · 3%
Hatch Parkway
4.53 mi · 3%
South Main Street
4.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 56m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nunez
01h 33m from Nicholls
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholls and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Nicholls and 87.1 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nunez

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

108 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 140.35 mi (225.87 km).

Nicholls

#1 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Streat Highway (-82.634867, 31.517517)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.45 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.98
11.86 gal · 44.9 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.49 $46.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.26 $52.53
Premium $4.78 $28.33 $56.67
Diesel $5.62 $33.35 $66.70

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 Augusta. The current time is 06:51:05.

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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.