Origin
Homosassa Springs, FL
Late night in Homosassa Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
236.5 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homosassa Springs, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Harlem, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL covers 236.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncoast Boulevard, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.64 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
118.3 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 236.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 236.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suncoast Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Boulevard | — | — |
| Ponce de Leon Boulevard | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
| Mildred Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Cortez Boulevard | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| 7th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Suncoast Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homosassa Springs, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Suncoast Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Suncoast Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ponce de Leon Boulevard
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
5
Exit the roundabout onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jefferson Street
7
Turn right onto Mildred Avenue
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mildred Avenue
8
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
9
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Street
10
Continue on Cortez Boulevard
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
11
Take the exit slight right
3.1 mi
·
4 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
6.6 mi
·
9 min
14
Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
0.9 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn left
26 mi
·
35 min
19
Turn left
12 mi
·
18 min
20
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
21
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
22
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
23
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
24
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
26
Keep slight right
272 ft
·
7 sec
27
Merge slight left onto US 27
23 mi
·
28 min
·
US 27
28
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
29
Continue straight
55 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
30
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
31
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
32
Continue straight
15 mi
·
19 min
33
Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis Boulevard
34
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
13th Street
35
Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
36
Turn left onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 118.3 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 52 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Homosassa Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 236.5 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.3 mi from Homosassa Springs, FL · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.3 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harlem, FL
The final approach into Harlem, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Harlem, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.64 one way
$75.29 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $40.95 | $81.90 |
| premium | $4.72 | $43.98 | $87.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.22 | $104.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.83 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.11 | $15.14 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Late night in Harlem on Saturday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
118 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
21 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
4h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL covers 236.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suncoast Boulevard, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.3 miles from Homosassa Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Homosassa Springs, FL to Harlem, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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