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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.98 mi
02h 20m
Flight
108.45 mi
174.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.45 mi
Kilometers
174.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.98 mi
Kilometers
201.13 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholls
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pitts
GA

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

From Nicholls
67.9 mi
01h 10m
To Macon
57.1 mi
01h 10m

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
91°F
Friday

Sunny

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

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.

  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

    49.1 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.1 mi · 39%
Alabama Street
32.2 mi · 26%
Van Streat Highway
11.7 mi · 9%
Douglas-Broxton Highway
6.86 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue
3.42 mi · 3%
North Madison Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitts
01h 10m from Nicholls
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Nicholls

#1 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Streat Highway (-82.634867, 31.517517)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $17.47
Round trip
$34.94
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholls and Macon. The current time is 06:51:06.

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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.