How far is Sandy Springs, GA from Homerville, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Homerville, GA is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
256.43 mi
04h 58m
Flight
221.01 mi
355.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.01 mi
Kilometers
355.68 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.43 mi
Kilometers
412.68 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homerville
Fri, May 22, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Fri, May 22, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-05-21T23:23
Arrive Homerville
Fri, May 22, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
128.4 mi
02h 29m
To Homerville
128.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and Homerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Glenridge Connector

    1822 ft · 38 sec · Glenridge Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 South

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tift Avenue South

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Tift Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1740 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Peach Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Peach Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peach Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 36%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 26%
5th Street East
40.7 mi · 16%
South Main Street
20.9 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 29m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Homerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to Homerville?

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Sandy Springs and 128.1 miles from Homerville.

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

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.85 one way or $71.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Homerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and Homerville. Straight-line distance: 221.01 mi (355.68 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Homerville

#2 Homerville

City in Clinch County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,345
Coordinates31.0366000, -82.7470800
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Homerville (-82.74708, 31.0366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.25 L · about $35.85
Round trip
$71.69
18.1 gal · 68.5 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.85 $71.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.08 $80.16
Premium $4.78 $43.24 $86.48
Diesel $5.62 $50.90 $101.79

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 Sandy Springs and Homerville. The current time is 23:23:13.

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.