Jacksonville, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL is 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 30m via US 301 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you south and west. The route offers a mixed driving experience, transitioning from interstate cruising to more local roads. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. Plan for a fuel cost of around $18 for this 112.7-mile trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 301
40.5 mi
51m
Sid Martin Highway
39.1 mi
48m
I 10
17.1 mi
20m
Southeast Maricamp Road
7 mi
10m
North Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Southeast 17th Street
1.4 mi
2m
US 17
1.1 mi
1m
South Magnolia Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 301
— 40.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, FL and Silver Springs Shores, FL.
1
Start on US 17
210 ft·12 sec·Union Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
281 ft·15 sec·Ocean Street
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228
0.7 mi·1 min·State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 17; US 23; FL 228
0.3 mi·36 sec·Kings Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228
1.1 mi·1 min·US 17; FL 228
Toward I 95 South: JacksonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 351AToward I 10 West: Lake CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 17; FL 228
17 mi·20 min·I 10; US 17; FL 228
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
10
Merge onto US 301
0.1 mi·11 sec·US 301
11
Continue on US 301
37 mi·47 min·US 301
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
39 mi·48 min·Sid Martin Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 301; US 441
3.0 mi·4 min·US 301; US 441
14
Turn straight onto North Magnolia Avenue
2.1 mi·4 min·North Magnolia Avenue
15
Continue on South Magnolia Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South Magnolia Avenue
16
Continue on Southeast Magnolia Extension
0.6 mi·1 min·Southeast Magnolia Extension
17
Turn left onto FL 464
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast 17th Street
18
Continue on FL 464
7.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Maricamp Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Pine Road
0.2 mi·41 sec·Pine Road
20
Turn left onto Spring Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·Spring Road
21
Turn right onto Water Road
200 ft·10 sec·Water Road
22
Turn right onto Water Track
336 ft·14 sec·Water Track
23
Arrive at destination
Water Track
Trip Plan
For this 2.5-hour drive, you can easily depart anytime. Since it's a single-day trip, there's no need to rush; you can take your time and plan for that one recommended stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 40.5-mile stretch on US 301, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. The total estimated fuel cost is around $18, so you should have ample budget for this short journey. Enjoy the flexibility of a drive that doesn't require extensive planning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.4 miles from Jacksonville, FL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.4 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Springs Shores, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacksonville, FL
This is one driving day of about 112.7 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jacksonville, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 301 for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 17; FL 228
Take the ramp onto US 17; FL 228 toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville
7
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 351A
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
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58.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 301 / Sid Martin Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 / Sid Martin Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.94 one way
$35.88 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$19.51
$39.03
premium
$4.72
$20.96
$41.91
diesel
$5.61
$24.88
$49.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.83
$5.41
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
EV Truck/SUV
45.1
0
$15.78
$7.21
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Jacksonville, FL
Morning
in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Silver Springs Shores, FL
Morning
in Silver Springs Shores on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 52% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 40.5 miles on US 301, which offers a more rural cruising experience before you merge onto interstate segments. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur around the halfway point of your drive. The overall profile suggests a blend of faster travel and more local road navigation.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.5 mi on US 301.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 112.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 17; FL 228): Lane positioning matters here.
Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.5 miles on US 301. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Silver Springs Shores, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / Ocean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 1; US 17; FL 228 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (US 17; FL 228): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silver Springs Shores, FL before heading back.
