Homer, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Homer, NY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 216-mile quick runs to 241-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Homer, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
241.4 mi
Hempstead, NY
Quickest Drive
4h 30m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Homer, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Homer, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Homer, NY
Driving from Homer, NY
On average, trips departing from Homer, NY run 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 46m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 241 miles (4h 59m), while the shortest is just 216 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Homer, NY most often head toward Hempstead, NY (241.4 mi, 4h 59m), Queens, NY (229.7 mi, 4h 53m), Astoria, NY (226.2 mi, 4h 39m), and New York City, NY (216.3 mi, 4h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 228-mile trip from Homer, NY, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Homer, NY and 2 routes heading into Homer, NY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 216 to 241 miles.
The longest mapped route from Homer, NY covers 241 miles and takes approximately 4h 59m. Shorter options start at just 216 miles.
The average route from Homer, NY runs about 228 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 228-mile trip from Homer, NY costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Homer, NY include Hempstead, NY, Queens, NY, Astoria, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Homer, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,110
Median Income
$71,675
Median Home Value
$160,500
Median Age
44.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Homer, NY at a Glance
Founded
1794
Elevation
1,132 ft
Area
20 mi²
Notable People from Homer, NY
A sampling of people born in Homer, NY.
Amelia Bloomer
1818–1894
Women's rights activist (1818–1894)
Andrew Dickson White
1832–1918
American politician (1832-1918)
Francis Bicknell Carpenter
1830–1900
American artist (1830-1900)
William Osborn Stoddard
1835–1925
American politician (1835-1925)
City data from Wikidata (Q486566), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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