How far is Homerville, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Homerville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
187.52 mi
03h 18m
Flight
164.36 mi
264.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.36 mi
Kilometers
264.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.52 mi
Kilometers
301.79 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, May 22, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Homerville
Fri, May 22, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homerville
2026-05-21T22:21
Arrive Columbus
Fri, May 22, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homerville
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
Albany
GA

The capital of Georgia.

From Homerville
93.9 mi
01h 39m
To Columbus
93.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 21 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homerville and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homerville and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Peach Street

    1693 ft · 27 sec · Peach Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Pearson Highway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Old Pearson Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

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

    1740 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Albany Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Albany Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clark Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    2613 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homerville and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Albany Avenue
74.1 mi · 40%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 10%
Old Pearson Highway
17.8 mi · 9%
Liberty Expressway
17.8 mi · 9%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 9%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West Albany Avenue

Continue straight

31.8 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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
01h 39m from Homerville
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Homerville and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homerville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Homerville and 93.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Homerville and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homerville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 164.36 mi (264.51 km).

Homerville

#1 Homerville

City in Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,345
Coordinates31.0366000, -82.7470800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Peach Street (-82.747068, 31.036604)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $26.22
Round trip
$52.44
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.22 $52.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.32 $58.64
Premium $4.78 $31.63 $63.26
Diesel $5.62 $37.23 $74.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Homerville and Columbus. The current time is 22:21:04.

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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.