How far is Nicholson, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Nicholson, GA to Columbus, GA is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholson and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson and Columbus.
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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
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
930 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 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 Nicholson 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.
I 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholson to Columbus?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Nicholson and 87.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholson and Clear near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Fairburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairburn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 145.33 mi (233.89 km).
#1 Nicholson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 34.1140000, -83.4315500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
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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