How far is Nicholson, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Nicholson, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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 Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholson and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson and Atlanta.
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Start on Church Street
10 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Drive
24 m · 6 sec · Sanford Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
575 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
120 m · 13 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Jefferson Drive
2320 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Drive
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Continue on Brockton Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Brockton Road
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Continue on Danielsville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Danielsville Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Street
1002 ft · 26 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Kissam Street
87 m · 8 sec · Kissam Street
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Continue on Kissam Street
1350 ft · 27 sec · Kissam Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Storey Street
58 m · 4 sec · Storey Street
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Turn straight onto Sycamore Street
792 ft · 20 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholson and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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 Nicholson and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholson to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Buford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Nicholson and 34.9 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholson and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Buford
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.13 km).
#1 Nicholson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 34.1140000, -83.4315500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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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