How far is Homer, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Homer, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.26 mi
01h 10m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.26 mi
Kilometers
111.46 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Homer
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Sandy Springs
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
GA

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

From Homer
34.6 mi
00h 35m
To Sandy Springs
34.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Sandy Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Historic Homer Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 North: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    158 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 South: Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

    990 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Highway

    55 m · 4 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Sandy Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Historic Homer Highway
56.8 mi · 82%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.75 mi · 8%
US 19 South
1.67 mi · 2%
Roswell Road
0.76 mi · 1%
I 285 West Bypass
0.63 mi · 1%
I 285 West
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Historic Homer Highway

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 35m from Homer
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Homer and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homer to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Homer and 34.7 miles from Sandy Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Homer and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

78 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

118 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates34.3337200, -83.4990500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.499146, 34.3339)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.33
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.66 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.81 $21.61
Premium $4.78 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $5.62 $13.72 $27.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Sandy Springs. The current time is 19:30:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.