How far is Hialeah, FL from Homosassa, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Homosassa, FL is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Homosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Homosassa.
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Start on East 39th Street
58 m · 10 sec · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
673 ft · 32 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 41st Street
1338 ft · 44 sec · East 41st Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
2673 ft · 59 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 49th Street
2553 ft · 56 sec · East 49th Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East 8th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
1227 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
66 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
3089 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 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 Hialeah and Homosassa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Sunny near Homosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Homosassa?
The road trip is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Hialeah and 154.4 miles from Homosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Sunny 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 Hialeah and Homosassa. Straight-line distance: 247.75 mi (398.72 km).
#1 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $45.25 | $90.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.14 | $100.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.42 | $106.83 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.46 | $94.92 |
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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