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Trip from Nicholls, GA to Macon, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

135.6 mi

218 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Nicholls, GA, GA

Nicholls, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nicholls, GA to Macon, GA covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, Alabama Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.8 miles from Nicholls, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 135.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 135.6 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.1 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near GA 32 / Westgreen Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (GA 32 / Westgreen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | GA 32 / Westgreen Road

At end of road, turn left onto GA 32 / Westgreen Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue

Turn right onto US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 319; US 441; GA 31

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
85.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Turn left toward I-16 West: Macon

Navigation decision point

Toward I-16 West: Macon
6
134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1B Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 49.1 mi 52m
US 319 45.4 mi 58m
Alabama Street 15.6 mi 22m
Van Streat Highway 11.7 mi 17m
Douglas-Broxton Highway 6.9 mi 9m
3rd Avenue 3.1 mi 5m
North Madison Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
East Ward Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 49.1 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nicholls, GA and Macon, GA.

1

Start on GA 32

12 mi · 17 min · Van Streat Highway
2

Turn right onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto GA 32

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Westgreen Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on GA 32

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Ward Street
5

Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue
6

Turn left onto East Walker Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Walker Street
7

Turn right onto US 441; GA 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 441; GA 31

6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway
9

Continue on US 441; GA 31

16 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street
10

Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31

16 mi · 18 min · US 319; US 441; SR 31
11

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31
12

Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

28 mi · 38 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
16

Merge onto I 16

49 mi · 52 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 1B Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
18

Turn right onto GA 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
19

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
20

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Nicholls, GA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.8 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Nicholls, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nicholls, GA

This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Nicholls, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 49.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.8 mi from Nicholls, GA · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown McRae, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McRae, GA

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

McRae, GA to Macon, GA

80.9 mi · 1h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Broxton, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alamo, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Nicholls, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Macon, GA

The final approach into Macon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macon, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Flores brew cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9.7

Douglas, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+19122868196

Red Owl Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.7

Douglas, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 9.7

Douglas, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 135.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 135.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 135.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

General Coffee State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 9.7

Nicholls, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19123847082

Visit website

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 135.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Wheeler Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 9.7

Douglas, Georgia

+19123845978

Visit website

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 135.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Museum Heritage Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 9.7

Douglas, Georgia

+19123893461

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 135.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.15 one way

$42.29 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $23.64 $47.29
premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.02
diesel $5.62 $30.02 $60.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.24 $6.51
Efficient EV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42
EV Truck/SUV 54.2 0 $18.98 $8.68

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nicholls, GA

Evening in Nicholls on Friday

Local time

5:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Evening in Macon on Friday

Local time

5:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nicholls, GA to Macon, GA covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319, Alabama Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Nicholls, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (GA 32 / Westgreen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 441; GA 31 / North Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles (US 319; US 441; GA 31): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Nicholls, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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