How far is Jacksonville, FL from Silver Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Silver Springs, FL is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Silver Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Silver 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 left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northeast 70th Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 70th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 58th Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Northeast 58th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Avenue
1798 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 53rd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 55th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Northeast 55th Avenue
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Continue on East Silver Springs Boulevard
27 m · 11 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Silver Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sid Martin Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway
39 mi · 00h 49m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Silver Springs?
The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Jacksonville and 52.7 miles from Silver Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.43 one way or $30.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Silver Springs. Straight-line distance: 80.76 mi (129.97 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 Silver Springs
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,334 |
| Coordinates | 29.2166400, -82.0575900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Springs (-82.05759, 29.21664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
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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