How far is Homosassa Springs, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Homosassa Springs, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homosassa Springs and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homosassa Springs and Gainesville.
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Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
37 m · 7 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
27 mi · 37 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn slight right
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
547 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homosassa Springs and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Suncoast Boulevard
Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
27 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Homosassa Springs and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homosassa Springs to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Williston Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Homosassa Springs and 35.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Homosassa Springs and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Williston Highlands
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 Williston Highlands.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.39 km).
#1 Homosassa Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 13,791 |
| Coordinates | 28.8035900, -82.5759300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
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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