How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Homosassa, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Homosassa, FL is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Homosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Homosassa.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
15 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight right
10.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto West Homosassa Trail
6.2 mi · 14 min · West Homosassa Trail
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Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard
2790 ft · 1 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Yulee Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Yulee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Yulee Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · West Yulee Drive
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Continue on West Yulee Drive
55 m · 11 sec · West Yulee Drive
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Turn left onto West Woodland Place
35 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Woodland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Homosassa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Homosassa?
The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 143.5 miles from Homosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.06 one way or $84.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Homosassa. Straight-line distance: 238.15 mi (383.26 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homosassa
Census designated place
| Population | 2,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.7813700, -82.6151000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homosassa (-82.6151, 28.78137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.60 | $93.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.65 | $99.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $44.11 | $88.22 |
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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