How far is Nicholson, GA from Commerce, GA?

The driving distance from Nicholson, GA to Commerce, GA is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.15 mi
00h 10m
Flight
6.39 mi
10.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.39 mi
Kilometers
10.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.15 mi
Kilometers
11.51 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholson
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nicholson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jefferson
GA

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

From Nicholson
3.6 mi
00h 05m
To Commerce
3.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholson and Commerce.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson and Commerce.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    10 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sanford Drive

    24 m · 6 sec · Sanford Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    575 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    120 m · 15 sec · Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    3148 ft · 55 sec · South Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    66 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto State Street

    29 m · 4 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholson and Commerce.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.16 mi · 72%
South Broad Street
1.12 mi · 16%
South Elm Street
0.6 mi · 8%
Broad Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Mulberry Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

5.16 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 05m from Nicholson
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholson and Sunny near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nicholson to Commerce?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Nicholson and 3.5 miles from Commerce.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholson and Sunny near Commerce.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jefferson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

56 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

83 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

93 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Commerce. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.28 km).

Nicholson

#1 Nicholson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates34.1140000, -83.4315500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Commerce

#2 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholson (-83.43155, 34.114)
End: Commerce (-83.45711, 34.204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $0.99
Round trip
$1.98
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.99 $1.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.78 $1.19 $2.39
Diesel $5.62 $1.41 $2.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholson and Commerce. The current time is 04:11:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.