Origin
Nicholls, GA
Morning in Nicholls on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholls, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
101.6 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholls, GA
Sherman Trotz
Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholls, GA to Albany, GA covers 101.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bowens Mill Road Southeast, Bowens Mill Road Southwest, Willacoochee Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.89 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
50.8 miles from Nicholls, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 101.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bowens Mill Road Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholls, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholls, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bowens Mill Road Southeast | — | — |
| Bowens Mill Road Southwest | — | — |
| Willacoochee Highway | — | — |
| Willacoochie Highway | — | — |
| Willacoochic Highway | — | — |
| Willacootchee Highway | — | — |
| Sylvester Highway | — | — |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bowens Mill Road Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholls, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Van Streat Highway
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Van Streat Highway
2
Turn sharp left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowens Mill Road Southeast
3
Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowens Mill Road Southwest
4
Turn left onto Willacoochee Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Willacoochee Highway
5
Continue on Willacoochie Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Willacoochie Highway
6
Continue on Willacoochic Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Willacoochic Highway
7
Continue on Willacootchee Highway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Willacootchee Highway
8
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
6 min
9
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
12
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
5 min
13
Continue straight
32 mi
·
43 min
14
Continue on Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sylvester Highway
15
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
16
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
20
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
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 50.8 miles from Nicholls, GA, or about 57m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nicholls, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nicholls, GA
This is one driving day of about 101.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Nicholls, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Nicholls, GA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Nicholls, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, GA
The final approach into Albany, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.89 one way
$31.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.80 | $37.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Morning in Albany on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
1h 55m 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 Albany, GA covers 101.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bowens Mill Road Southeast, Bowens Mill Road Southwest, Willacoochee Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 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 $15.89 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 Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholls, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholls, GA to Albany, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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