How far is Roswell, GA from Nicholson, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Nicholson, GA is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
65.36 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.6 mi
86.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.6 mi
Kilometers
86.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.36 mi
Kilometers
105.19 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Nicholson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
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
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
32.7 mi
00h 44m
To Nicholson
32.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°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 Roswell and Nicholson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North

    1376 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Interstate Highway 85

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson

    1692 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    2113 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    1511 ft · 31 sec · Sycamore Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Danielsville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Danielsville Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brockton Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Brockton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Jefferson Drive

    2320 ft · 48 sec · Jefferson Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    120 m · 15 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    575 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sanford Drive

    24 m · 5 sec · Sanford Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
23.8 mi · 36%
Interstate Highway 85
13.7 mi · 21%
Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 12%
Brockton Road
7.3 mi · 11%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.62 mi · 6%
US 129
3.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

23.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 44m from Roswell
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Nicholson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Roswell and 32.7 miles from Nicholson.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rest Haven, 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 Rest Haven.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 53.6 mi (86.26 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Nicholson

#2 Nicholson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates34.1140000, -83.4315500
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Nicholson (-83.43155, 34.114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.23 $20.46
Premium $4.78 $11.04 $22.07
Diesel $5.62 $12.99 $25.98

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 Roswell and Nicholson. The current time is 05:42:11.

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.