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

The driving distance from Homosassa Springs, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
296.47 mi
04h 42m
Flight
243.65 mi
392.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.65 mi
Kilometers
392.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.47 mi
Kilometers
477.13 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Homosassa Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa Springs
2026-04-17T23:48
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homosassa Springs
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Homosassa Springs
147 mi
02h 21m
To Hollywood
149.5 mi
02h 21m

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
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 7 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    678 ft · 17 sec · Suncoast Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Homosassa Trail

    6.2 mi · 14 min · West Homosassa Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    2925 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    240.2 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 81%
Gulf to Lake Highway
24.8 mi · 8%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 5%
West Homosassa Trail
6.18 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 19m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 21m from Homosassa Springs
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Homosassa Springs and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Homosassa Springs and 149.5 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.39 one way or $86.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Homosassa Springs and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 243.65 mi (392.12 km).

Homosassa Springs

#1 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

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

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Grover Cleveland Boulevard (-82.575934, 28.803723)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.6 L · about $43.39
Round trip
$86.78
20.92 gal · 79.2 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.39 $86.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.07 $96.15
Premium $4.90 $51.21 $102.42
Diesel $4.35 $45.50 $91.00

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 Hollywood. The current time is 23:48:36.

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.