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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.42 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.52 mi
97.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.52 mi
Kilometers
97.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.42 mi
Kilometers
113.33 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Homosassa Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa Springs
2026-04-17T23:47
Arrive Gainesville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Williston Highlands
FL

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

From Homosassa Springs
35.2 mi
00h 42m
To Gainesville
35.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 7 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    27 mi · 37 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    547 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Noble Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Boulevard
27 mi · 38%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 3%
Southwest 7th Street
0.82 mi · 1%
West Noble Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williston Highlands
00h 42m from Homosassa Springs
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

41 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

43 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

62 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

72 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 60.52 mi (97.39 km).

Homosassa Springs

#1 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

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

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: West Grover Cleveland Boulevard (-82.575934, 28.803723)
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.66
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Homosassa Springs and Gainesville. The current time is 23:47:50.

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.