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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Peach Street
1693 ft · 27 sec · Peach Street
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Continue on Old Pearson Highway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Old Pearson Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1740 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Albany Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Albany Avenue
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 44 min
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Turn straight onto Clark Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit straight
2613 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Richland Bypass
15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Homerville
City in Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 31.0366000, -82.7470800 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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