How far is Macon, GA from Homer, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Homer, GA is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
123.26 mi
02h 49m
Flight
103.45 mi
166.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.37 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
61.7 mi
01h 24m
To Homer
61.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Macon Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Macon Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop

    2490 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center

    47 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Commerce Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Homer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Historic Homer Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Historic Homer Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 17%
Macon Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 9%
Main Street
10.3 mi · 8%
Commerce Road
9.35 mi · 8%
Athens Highway
7.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Eatonton Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 24m from Macon
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Macon and 61.6 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Homer. Straight-line distance: 103.45 mi (166.48 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates34.3337200, -83.4990500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Homer (-83.49905, 34.33372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Homer. The current time is 04:55:37.

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.