How far is Homer, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Homer, GA to Savannah, GA is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.89 mi
04h 34m
Flight
208.33 mi
335.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.33 mi
Kilometers
335.28 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.89 mi
Kilometers
415.03 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Homer
Wed, May 13, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Savannah
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woodland
GA

City in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America

From Homer
123.3 mi
02h 17m
To Savannah
134.6 mi
02h 17m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Historic Homer Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Columbia Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bourne Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bourne Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on West Bay Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Bay Street

  41. 41

    Turn left

    36 m · 12 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 15%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 12%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 9%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 9%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 8%
Historic Homer Highway
14.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Savannah Highway

Continue on Savannah Highway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland
02h 17m from Homer
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Homer and Cloudy near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homer to Savannah?

The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Homer and 134.6 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Homer and Cloudy near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodland, 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 Woodland.

RAIL

Denmark

93 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

113 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 208.33 mi (335.28 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates34.3337200, -83.4990500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.499146, 34.3339)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.45 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
18.2 gal · 68.9 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.30 $80.61
Premium $4.78 $43.48 $86.96
Diesel $5.62 $51.18 $102.36

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 Savannah. The current time is 19:30:34.

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.