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Trip from Gainesville, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Homosassa Springs, FL, FL

Homosassa Springs, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Gainesville, FL to Homosassa Springs, FL covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 19, Northeast 30 Street, West Williston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Gainesville, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 19 27.1 mi 37m
Northeast 30 Street 20.2 mi 25m
West Williston Road 13 mi 16m
Southwest Williston Road 5.8 mi 9m
South Main Street 2.4 mi 4m
Southwest 7th Street 0.8 mi 1m
West Noble Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 19 — 27.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, FL and Homosassa Springs, FL.

1

Start on CR 329

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

148 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street
3

Continue on CR 329

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street
4

Enter roundabout onto CR 329

57 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
5

Continue on CR 329

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
6

Turn right onto FL 331

5.8 mi · 9 min · Southwest Williston Road
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on FL 121

13 mi · 16 min · West Williston Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; US 41; FL 121

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Main Street
9

Turn right onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Noble Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto US 41; FL 121

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest 7th Street
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto FL 121

20 mi · 25 min · Northeast 30 Street
Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto US 19; US 98

27 mi · 37 min · US 19; US 98
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

183 ft · 7 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
14

Arrive at destination

West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Gainesville, FL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homosassa Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gainesville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gainesville, FL

This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Gainesville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 27.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Williston, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williston, FL

35 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Williston, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williston Highlands, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Gainesville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Roost

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.2

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+13524002432

Visit website

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

1.3 mi

Sister's Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Florida

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kava Gator Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13522449942

Visit website

Cafe THCA

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

0.3 mi

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

0.5 mi

The Roost

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.2

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+13524002432

Visit website

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.1

Williston, Florida

+13525285410

Visit website

Sister's Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.1

Williston, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13525285500

Visit website

Beans and Greens Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13526991917

Visit website

Cafe Trolley Deli & Dawgs

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.1

Williston, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13525297126

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 65.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13522284397

Visit website

Amy's On The Avenue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13525632697

Visit website

Tea House 650

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 65.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13525641500

Visit website

Kava Gator Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13522449942

Visit website

Cafe THCA

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+13522348090

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.2

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13524194125

Visit website

Brew & Root Kava Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13527741308

Visit website

lowbar coffee + skateboarding

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Daydreamer Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

CK Sweet Shoppe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 20.1

Williston, Florida

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17707225966

Pascal's Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13523775480

Visit website

EVmatch Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16508228157

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 65.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.1

Williston, Florida

+13525285770

Visit website

Crystal River Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 65.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 1–9 pm

+13522284084

Visit website

Depot Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–11:30 pm

+13523938510

Visit website

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 70.2

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+13524235600

Visit website

Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13523718001

Visit website

Salty Hook Sandwich Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13522284586

Visit website

Winn-Dixie

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 20.1

Williston, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13529148070

Visit website

Dixie J's Home Decor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 20.1

Williston, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13525282338

Crystal River Preserve State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.2

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+13522286028

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 329 / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329 / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 329 / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto CR 329 / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
21.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue

Turn right onto US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
22.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street

Turn left onto US 41; FL 121 / Southwest 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
22.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | FL 121 / Northeast 30 Street

Turn right onto FL 121 / Northeast 30 Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.17 one way

$22.35 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.16 $24.31
premium $4.72 $13.05 $26.11
diesel $5.61 $15.50 $31.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gainesville, FL

Afternoon in Gainesville on Saturday

Local time

3:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homosassa Springs, FL

Afternoon in Homosassa Springs on Saturday

Local time

3:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Williston, FL

35 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

70.2 mi in 1h 37m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 19.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on US 19.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 329 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.6 miles (US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Gainesville, FL

Full guide →

Gainesville is in North Central Florida. It is home to the University of Florida, and Santa Fe College.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on US 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (CR 329 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.6 miles (US 41; US 27 Alternate; FL 121 / West Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Homosassa Springs, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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