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Trip from Homosassa Springs, FL to Miramar, FL

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

Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

294.2 mi

474 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 28m ★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 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 Homosassa Springs, FL to Miramar, FL covers 294.2 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, Gulf to Lake Highway, West Homosassa Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 257.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

147.1 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 257.6 mi 4h 39m
Gulf to Lake Highway 24.1 mi 33m
West Homosassa Trail 6.2 mi 14m
Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Southwest 72nd Avenue 1 mi 2m
Bahama Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Suncoast Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 257.6 mi, about 4h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard

122 ft · 7 sec · West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
2

Turn right onto US 19; US 98

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Suncoast Boulevard
3

Turn right onto CR 490

6.2 mi · 14 min · West Homosassa Trail
4

Turn right onto FL 44

9.1 mi · 12 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
5

Continue on FL 44

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
6

Turn left onto FL 44

15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
7

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto SR 820

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
12

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto SR 824

444 ft · 19 sec · Pembroke Road
14

Turn right onto West Arcadia Drive

527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive
15

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

158 ft · 12 sec · Tropicana Street
16

Turn left onto Bahama Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bahama Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.1 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.6 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 65 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.1 miles or 2h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Homosassa Springs, FL

This is one driving day of about 294.2 miles and 5h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 257.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

147 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

Clermont, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.1 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.6 miles.

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 start, short detour

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

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+13524002432

Visit website

The Museum Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

0.5 mi

Hole in One Donuts Homosassa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homosassa, Florida

1.6 mi

The Roost

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+13524002432

Visit website

The Museum Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+13526281081

Visit website

Heidi's Souper Salads

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13524194033

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13527267060

Visit website

Hen House Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13524197942

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Central Cafe & Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+13524194911

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13524194125

Visit website

Hole in One Donuts Homosassa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13527654300

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

Sweet Alps Ice Cream Inverness

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 21

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13524231112

Visit website

Blue Deep Sea Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 63.1

Clermont, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

Christmas Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21

Inverness, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13524194329

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 42

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.1

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

SynergEV Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 63.1

Minneola, Florida

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 63.1

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 63.1

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 147.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 63.1

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Crystal River, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Homosassa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+13524235600

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Very expen mile 84.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 231.2

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 294.2

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 293.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard

Turn right onto US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard

Navigation decision point

8
32.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
291 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
292.6 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | Southwest 72nd Avenue

Turn left onto Southwest 72nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
293.8 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in | Tropicana Street

At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.83 one way

$93.66 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $50.94 $101.88
premium $4.72 $54.70 $109.41
diesel $5.61 $64.96 $129.91

Estimated Tolls: $18.03

Florida's Turnpike (257.6 mi) $18.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.3 1 $30.89 $14.12
Efficient EV 73.6 0 $25.74 $11.77
EV Truck/SUV 117.7 1 $41.19 $18.83

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Homosassa Springs, FL

Afternoon in Homosassa Springs on Saturday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Afternoon in Miramar on Saturday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 10 to 14 mph 14% chance Live forecast

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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

5h 41m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

294.2 mi in 5h 41m, mostly highway — 257.6 mi of that is on Florida's Turnpike.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 257.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Gulf to Lake Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 294.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Homosassa Springs, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

32.9 mi in | ~52m

Orlando

32.9 mi in | ~52m

About the Cities

Arriving in Miramar, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

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 5h 41m. Total distance: 294.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 257.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $18.03 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miramar, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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