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

The driving distance from Homosassa Springs, FL to Tampa, FL is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
71.79 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.58 mi
95.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.53 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, May 30, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Homosassa Springs
Sat, May 30, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homosassa Springs
2026-05-30T06:02
Arrive Tampa
Sat, May 30, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Shady Hills
FL

Census designated place

From Homosassa Springs
35.8 mi
00h 37m
To Tampa
36 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

    37 m · 5 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2996 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Suncoast Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West

    118 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street

    1315 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center

    692 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street

    1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Twiggs Street

    86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
41.6 mi · 58%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 10%
Suncoast Boulevard
6.15 mi · 9%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 7%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4.53 mi · 6%
I 275
4.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shady Hills
00h 37m from Homosassa Springs
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homosassa Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Shady Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Homosassa Springs and 36 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 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 near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

65 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

71 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homosassa Springs and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).

Homosassa Springs

#1 Homosassa Springs

Census designated place

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

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Grover Cleveland Boulevard (-82.575934, 28.803723)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.63 $23.26
Premium $4.90 $12.39 $24.77
Diesel $4.35 $11.01 $22.01

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Homosassa Springs and Tampa. The current time is 06:02:03.

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.