How far is Jacksonville, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Homosassa Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Homosassa Springs.
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Start on Union Street
64 m · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
86 m · 15 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on Kings Road
1331 ft · 37 sec · Kings Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
766 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
37.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kennard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · Kennard Street
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Continue on Waldo Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Northeast Waldo Road
2858 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Waldo Road
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Continue on Waldo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waldo Road
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Continue on Southeast 11th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast 11th Street
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Continue on Southeast Williston Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Williston Road
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Continue on Southwest Williston Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Continue on West Williston Road
13 mi · 17 min · West Williston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2219 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Noble Avenue
2781 ft · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 7th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest 7th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 30 Street
20.2 mi · 26 min · Northeast 30 Street
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Merge slight right
27.1 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
56 m · 7 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Homosassa Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 10 West
Continue straight
37.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Homosassa Springs?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Jacksonville and 70.9 miles from Homosassa Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Homosassa Springs. Straight-line distance: 119.22 mi (191.86 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homosassa Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 13,791 |
| Coordinates | 28.8035900, -82.5759300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homosassa Springs (-82.57593, 28.80359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.03 | $46.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.79 | $43.59 |
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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