How far is Johns Creek, GA from Homer, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Homer, GA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.55 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.19 mi
72.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.61 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Homer
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
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
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
28.8 mi
00h 37m
To Homer
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Homer.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

    1001 ft · 44 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    36.4 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, GA 15: Commerce, Homer, Banks Crossing

    1075 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Historic Homer Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Historic Homer Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
40.5 mi · 70%
Historic Homer Highway
3.69 mi · 6%
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.66 mi · 5%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.43 mi · 4%
Abbotts Bridge Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Medlock Bridge Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

36.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 37m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Homer?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Johns Creek and 28.8 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Homer. Straight-line distance: 45.19 mi (72.73 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates34.3337200, -83.4990500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Homer (-83.49905, 34.33372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.99 $17.98
Premium $4.78 $9.70 $19.40
Diesel $5.62 $11.42 $22.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Homer. The current time is 20:16:03.

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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.