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Trip from Commerce, GA to Nicholson, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10m

Distance

7.3 mi

12 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

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

Downtown Commerce, GA, GA

Commerce, GA

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Downtown Nicholson, GA, GA

Nicholson, GA

Joshua Brown

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick connection in Northeast Georgia, the 7.3-mile journey from Commerce to Nicholson is an incredibly efficient trip. Expect to spend just 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize US 441, South Elm Street, and Broad Street to navigate between these two Southeast locations. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an exceptionally budget-friendly route that avoids the need for overnight stops. It is a straightforward, practical drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over long-distance touring.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 441 5.2 mi 6m
South Elm Street 1.7 mi 2m
Broad Street 0.1 mi <1m
Mulberry Street <0.1 mi <1m
Central Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Line Street <0.1 mi <1m
High Street <0.1 mi <1m
View Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 441 — 5.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce, GA and Nicholson, GA.

1

Start on State Street

104 ft · 6 sec · State Street
2

Turn right onto High Street

182 ft · 10 sec · High Street
3

Turn right onto Line Street

200 ft · 10 sec · Line Street
4

Turn right onto View Street

182 ft · 8 sec · View Street
5

Turn slight right onto 326

217 ft · 4 sec · Central Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 98

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Elm Street
7

Turn right onto US 441; GA 15

5.2 mi · 6 min · US 441; GA 15
8

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

393 ft · 15 sec · Mulberry Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Broad Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Broad Street
10

Turn right onto Sanford Drive

77 ft · 5 sec · Sanford Drive
11

Turn right onto Church Street

34 ft · 2 sec · Church Street
12

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | High Street

Turn right onto High Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Line Street

Turn right onto Line Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | View Street

Turn right onto View Street

Navigation decision point

6
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | Mulberry Street

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.14 one way

$2.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.25 $2.50
premium $4.70 $1.35 $2.70
diesel $5.61 $1.61 $3.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.2 0 $0.77 $0.35
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.64 $0.29
EV Truck/SUV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Commerce, GA

Late night in Commerce on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nicholson, GA

Late night in Nicholson on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive is short and purposeful, with 71% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.2 miles along US 441, which provides a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. As you transition from the highway onto South Elm Street and Broad Street, the character of the road shifts from a fast-moving corridor into local lanes. It is a no-nonsense experience that gets you from point A to point B without any complex navigation or technical maneuvering.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on US 441.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 441 and South Elm Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.

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 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (View Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

954 ft 835 ft

Total Climb

137 ft

Total Descent

193 ft

Highest Point

954 ft

~2.6 mi in

Elevation Range

119 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on US 441. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (View Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholson, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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