The drive from Nicholls, GA to Minnesota, GA covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, US 319, Willacootchee Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on US 82.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.97 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.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Nicholls, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 95.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and US 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 miles on US 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 319. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near US 221; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholls, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 2h 14m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (US 221; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (GA 135 / Willacoochee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 61.4 miles (US 319; GA 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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11.7 mi into trip|~17m in|US 221; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn sharp left onto US 221; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp left lane.
3
14.7 mi into trip|~22m in|GA 135 / Willacoochee Highway
Turn left onto GA 135 / Willacoochee Highway
Navigation decision point
5
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 319; GA 35
Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
95.5 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 494 / Funston Doerun Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
95.7 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|South Fain Street
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
25.5 mi
33m
US 319
23 mi
33m
Willacootchee Highway
16 mi
22m
Van Streat Highway
11.7 mi
17m
GA 33
10.2 mi
11m
Willacoochee Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.5 mi
4m
Willacoochie Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 25.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholls, GA and Minnesota, GA.
1
Start on GA 32
12 mi·17 min·Van Streat Highway
2
Turn sharp left onto US 221; GA 135
2.5 mi·4 min·Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the sharp left lane.
3
Continue on GA 135; GA 206; GA 158 Truck
0.5 mi·1 min·Bowens Mill Road Southwest
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto GA 135
3.1 mi·4 min·Willacoochee Highway
5
Continue on GA 135
1.8 mi·2 min·Willacoochie Highway
6
Continue on GA 135
0.2 mi·21 sec·Willacoochic Highway
7
Continue on GA 135
16 mi·22 min·Willacootchee Highway
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.0 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
10
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
2.5 mi·5 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 319; GA 35
173 ft·10 sec·US 319; GA 35
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 319; GA 35
23 mi·33 min·US 319; GA 35
15
Turn right onto Woodmen Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Woodmen Road
16
Turn right onto GA 33; GA 133
10 mi·11 min·GA 33; GA 133
17
Turn sharp left onto CR 494
0.2 mi·29 sec·Funston Doerun Road
18
Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street
26 ft·1 sec·South Fain Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Fain 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Nicholls, GA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnesota, 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 95.7 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Nicholls, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 25.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.8 mi from Nicholls, GA
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.97 one way
$29.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.36
$32.73
premium
$4.70
$17.71
$35.42
diesel
$5.61
$21.13
$42.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Douglas, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
EVgo
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Tifton, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Circle K Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
EVgo: 1
Tesla: 1
Other: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Night
in Nicholls on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minnesota, GA
Night
in Minnesota on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m 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 Minnesota, GA covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, US 319, Willacootchee Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.8 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 $14.97 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.
The drive from Nicholls, GA to Minnesota, GA is easy. At 2h 14m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (US 221; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (GA 135 / Willacoochee Highway): Navigation decision point; at 61.4 miles (US 319; GA 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nicholls, GA to Minnesota, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
