How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Silver Springs Shores, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Silver Springs Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Silver Springs Shores.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 484: Belleview, Dunnellon
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 135th Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · Southwest 135th Street
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Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Southeast 132nd Street Road
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Continue on Southeast 92nd Loop
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 92nd Loop
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Turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast 110th Street Road
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Turn left onto Oak Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Road
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Turn left onto Emerald Road
1 mi · 3 min · Emerald Road
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Spring Road
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Turn left 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 St. Petersburg 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.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
65.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg to Silver Springs Shores?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 59.7 miles from Silver Springs Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $35.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Silver Springs Shores. Straight-line distance: 100.45 mi (161.66 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.40 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
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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