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

The driving distance from Homosassa Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.23 mi
01h 23m
Flight
59.47 mi
95.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.47 mi
Kilometers
95.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.23 mi
Kilometers
129.12 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, May 28, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Homosassa Springs
Thu, May 28, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa Springs
2026-05-28T13:28
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, May 28, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homosassa Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bayonet Point
FL

Census designated place

From Homosassa Springs
32.7 mi
00h 41m
To Clearwater
47.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 5 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Commercial Way

    19.5 mi · 26 min · Commercial Way

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 19

    31.9 mi · 50 min · US Highway 19

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

    963 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 19
31.9 mi · 40%
Commercial Way
19.5 mi · 24%
Suncoast Boulevard
8.08 mi · 10%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 4%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi · 2%
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 19

Continue on US Highway 19

31.9 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayonet Point
00h 41m from Homosassa Springs
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homosassa Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bayonet Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Homosassa Springs and 47.5 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homosassa Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Bayonet Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bayonet Point, 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 Bayonet Point.

RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

49 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

54 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

78 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 59.47 mi (95.7 km).

Homosassa Springs

#1 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

Population13,791
Coordinates28.8035900, -82.5759300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Grover Cleveland Boulevard (-82.575934, 28.803723)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.01 $26.01
Premium $4.90 $13.86 $27.71
Diesel $4.35 $12.31 $24.62

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Homosassa Springs and Clearwater. The current time is 13:28:56.

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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.