How far is it from Nelson, GA, to East Ellijay, GA, ?

The distance between Nelson, GA, and East Ellijay, GA, is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Nelson, GA, to East Ellijay, GA, ?

The drive from Nelson, GA, to East Ellijay, GA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Nelson, GA, to East Ellijay, GA, ?

The fastest route from Nelson, GA, to East Ellijay, GA, covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is East Ellijay, GA from Nelson, GA?

East Ellijay, GA lies roughly to the north of Nelson, GA.

Which roads does the route from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA follow?

The drive from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA mainly follows GA 5.

Are there charging stations between Nelson, GA and East Ellijay, GA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA, including GEORGIA POWER E ELLIJAY DC1 (150 kW); Shottenkirk Ford - Jasper (60 kW); AAA PARKING EV-6-19 (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Nelson, GA East Ellijay, GA

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA takes about 40 min via GA 5; GA 515. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 27 mi

1 Depart left onto Dogwood Pass 171 yd
2 Turn left onto School Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Kennesaw Avenue 163 yd
4 At end of road, turn left onto Canton Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Ball Ground Highway 1 mi
6 Turn right 2 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto APD Highway 24 mi
8 Turn right onto Maddox Drive 150 yd

9 Continue straight onto Yukon Road 58 yd
10 Turn left 133 yd
11 Arrive right

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The return trip from East Ellijay, GA to Nelson, GA covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Charging points along the way

10 chargers

GEORGIA POWER E ELLIJAY DC1CCS, CHAdeMO · 696 1st Ave, East Ellijay, GA, 30540150 kW
Shottenkirk Ford - JasperCCS, Type1 · 868 Highway 515 S, Jasper, GA, 3014360 kW
AAA PARKING EV-6-19Type1 · 1105 W Peachtree St NW 1105 West Peachtree ,, Atlanta, GA, 303097.2 kW
AMICALOLA EMC FOOTHILLSType1 · 60 Foothills Pkwy, Marble Hill, GA, 301487.2 kW
AMICALOLA EMC PIEDMONTType1 · 1266 GA-515, Jasper, GA, 301437.2 kW

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East Ellijay, GA → Morganton, GA23 mi · 35 min East Ellijay, GA → Ranger, GA26 mi · 40 min East Ellijay, GA → Talking Rock, GA14 mi · 25 min East Ellijay, GA → Blue Ridge, GA17 mi · 25 min East Ellijay, GA → Eton, GA31 mi · 50 min East Ellijay, GA → Waleska, GA33 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Nelson, GA, {fromState} to East Ellijay, GA, {toState}?: The distance between Nelson, GA, {fromState} and East Ellijay, GA, {toState} is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson, GA, {fromState} to East Ellijay, GA, {toState}?: The drive from Nelson, GA, {fromState} to East Ellijay, GA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Nelson, GA, {fromState} to East Ellijay, GA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Nelson, GA, {fromState} to East Ellijay, GA, {toState} covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is East Ellijay, GA from Nelson, GA?: East Ellijay, GA lies roughly to the north of Nelson, GA.
Which roads does the route from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA follow?: The drive from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA mainly follows GA 5.
Are there charging stations between Nelson, GA and East Ellijay, GA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Nelson, GA to East Ellijay, GA, including GEORGIA POWER E ELLIJAY DC1 (150 kW); Shottenkirk Ford - Jasper (60 kW); AAA PARKING EV-6-19 (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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