How far is Tampa, FL from Homosassa, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Homosassa, FL is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Homosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Homosassa.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South
2434 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
41.2 mi · 45 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Ponce De Leon Boulevard
2684 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
113 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bradshaw Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Bradshaw Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Yulee Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Yulee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Yulee Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · West Yulee Drive
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Continue on West Yulee Drive
55 m · 11 sec · West Yulee Drive
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Turn left onto West Woodland Place
35 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Woodland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Homosassa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
41.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Homosassa?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 36.9 miles from Tampa and 36.8 miles from Homosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills
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 Shady Hills.
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Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Homosassa. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.98 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homosassa
Census designated place
| Population | 2,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.7813700, -82.6151000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homosassa (-82.6151, 28.78137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
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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