How far is Silver Springs Shores, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Springs Shores and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs Shores and Tallahassee.
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Start on Water Track
103 m · 20 sec · Water Track
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Turn left onto Water Road
61 m · 14 sec · Water Road
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1253 ft · 38 sec · Spring Road
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Turn right onto Pine Road
1263 ft · 43 sec · Pine Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Maricamp Road
7 mi · 11 min · Southeast Maricamp Road
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast 17th Street
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Continue on Southwest 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southwest 20th Court
1811 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 20th Court
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Continue on Southwest 10th Street
1858 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 10th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
3046 ft · 1 min · Southwest 27th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Silver Springs Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1883 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 42 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Springs Shores and Tallahassee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Silver Springs Shores and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Springs Shores to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Silver Springs Shores and 99.2 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Springs Shores and Mostly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Springs Shores and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).
#1 Silver Springs Shores
Census-designated place in Marion County, Florida
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 29.1044200, -82.0206400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
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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