How far is Nicholls, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Macon, GA is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Nicholls and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholls and Macon.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · East Ward Street
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Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue
3015 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walker Street
1444 ft · 39 sec · East Walker Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway
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Continue on Alabama Street
15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1191 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
720 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholls and Macon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi · 00h 53m
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 Nicholls and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholls to Macon?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 67.9 miles from Nicholls and 57.1 miles from Macon.
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 16.6 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholls and Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Macon. Straight-line distance: 108.45 mi (174.54 km).
#1 Nicholls
City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 31.5174200, -82.6348600 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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