How far is Nicholson, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Nicholson, GA to Macon, GA is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholson and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson and Macon.
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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 · 19 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Commerce Road
9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10
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Continue on Inner Loop 10
1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
4.3 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Macon Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on White Oak Drive
795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Macon Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 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 Nicholson and Macon.
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.
Gray Road Southwest
Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholson to Macon?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Nicholson and 53.7 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholson and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Macon. Straight-line distance: 88.74 mi (142.81 km).
#1 Nicholson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 34.1140000, -83.4315500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.97 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.15 | $42.29 |
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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