How far is Tallahassee, FL from Silver Springs Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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 43m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Silver Springs Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Silver Springs Shores.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
83.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 40: Ocala, Silver Springs
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Silver Springs Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Martin Luther King Junior Avenue
2701 ft · 1 min · Southwest Martin Luther King Junior Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 10th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 10th Street
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Turn slight right
77 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue
903 ft · 18 sec · 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 Tallahassee 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 10 East
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Silver Springs Shores?
The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 96.3 miles from Tallahassee and 96.3 miles from Silver Springs Shores.
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 28.7 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallahassee and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.
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 Tallahassee and Silver Springs Shores. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $28.21 | $56.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.25 | $62.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
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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