How far is Nicholls, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Columbus, GA is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lee County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholls and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholls and Columbus.
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Start on Van Streat Highway
11.7 mi · 17 min · Van Streat Highway
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Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
758 ft · 21 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westgreen Road
586 ft · 14 sec · Westgreen Road
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Continue on East Ward Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Ward Street
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Continue on Ocilla Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ocilla Road
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Continue on Ocilla Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Ocilla Highway
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Continue on Douglas Highway
12 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Turn straight onto Mystic Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Mystic Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Mystic Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Irwinville Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Irwinville Highway
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Continue on Sycamore Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Sycamore Highway
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Continue on Sycamore Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Sycamore Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald
1343 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Leesburg Highway
1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
30 mi · 41 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road
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Turn right onto Robert B. Lee Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert B. Lee Drive
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Continue straight
1666 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Richland Bypass
15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholls and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
30 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nicholls and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholls to Columbus?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Nicholls and 90 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholls and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 152.51 mi (245.44 km).
#1 Nicholls
City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 31.5174200, -82.6348600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
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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