How far is Harlem, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Harlem, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.43 mi
04h 40m
Flight
173.91 mi
279.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.91 mi
Kilometers
279.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.43 mi
Kilometers
333.83 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homosassa Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Harlem
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlem
2026-04-18T03:05
Arrive Homosassa Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlem
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
Lake Wales
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Harlem
103.8 mi
02h 20m
To Homosassa Springs
103.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Homosassa Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Homosassa Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    27 m · 5 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue

    2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street

    630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    779 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    36.9 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1135 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    25.5 mi · 36 min · North Florida Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dade City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street

    44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Cortez Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    56 m · 5 sec · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 3 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlem and Homosassa Springs.

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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Boulevard
119 mi · 58%
North Florida Avenue
25.5 mi · 12%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
15.9 mi · 8%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 6%
Cortez Boulevard
11.2 mi · 5%
Suncoast Boulevard
6.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lewis Boulevard

Continue straight

51 mi · 01h 02m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Wales
02h 20m from Harlem
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harlem and Sunny near Homosassa Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harlem to Homosassa Springs?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Harlem and 103.6 miles from Homosassa Springs.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harlem and Sunny near Homosassa Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales

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

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

RAIL

Winter Haven

18 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Lakeland

39 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

39 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Kissimmee

47 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Homosassa Springs. Straight-line distance: 173.91 mi (279.88 km).

Harlem

#1 Harlem

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population2,705
Coordinates26.7375700, -80.9509000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Homosassa Springs

#2 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

Population13,791
Coordinates28.8035900, -82.5759300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem (-80.9509, 26.73757)
End: Homosassa Springs (-82.57593, 28.80359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.73
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.36 $60.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.64 $67.29
Premium $4.90 $35.84 $71.68
Diesel $4.35 $31.84 $63.68

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 Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlem and Homosassa Springs. The current time is 03:05:40.

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.