How far is Jefferson, GA from Homer, GA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Homer, GA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Banks and Jackson Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Homer.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
103 m · 19 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Maysville Road
2603 ft · 46 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on Maysville Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto Historic Homer Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Historic Homer Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Historic Homer Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Homer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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9.33 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Homer?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Jefferson and 8.9 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maysville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Homer. Straight-line distance: 15.55 mi (25.02 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 34.3337200, -83.4990500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-83.49905, 34.33372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
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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