How far is Jacksonville, FL from Silver Springs Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Silver Springs Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Silver Springs Shores.
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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
39.1 mi · 49 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto North Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Magnolia Extension
3175 ft · 1 min · Southeast Magnolia Extension
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Turn left onto Southeast 17th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast Maricamp Road
7 mi · 11 min · Southeast Maricamp Road
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Turn right onto Pine Road
1263 ft · 41 sec · Pine Road
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1253 ft · 38 sec · Spring Road
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Turn right onto Water Road
61 m · 11 sec · Water Road
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Turn right onto Water Track
103 m · 15 sec · Water Track
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Track
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Silver Springs Shores.
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
39.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Silver Springs Shores?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Waldo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Jacksonville and 56.3 miles from Silver Springs Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Waldo
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 Waldo.
Waldo, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Palatka
Ocala, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Silver Springs Shores. Straight-line distance: 87.61 mi (141 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 Shores
Census-designated place in Marion County, Florida
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 29.1044200, -82.0206400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Springs Shores (-82.02064, 29.10442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.49 | $38.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
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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