Silver Springs Shores, FL to Brent, FL is 383.4 miles and takes about 7h 3m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you primarily on major highways as you make your way across the state of Florida. Expect a focused, efficient journey with minimal detours from the interstate. Given the 7-hour estimated drive time, it's definitely manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.7 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
I 75
83.1 mi
1h 29m
Southeast Maricamp Road
7 mi
10m
Southeast 17th Street
2.1 mi
4m
Southwest 17th Street
1.2 mi
2m
West Silver Springs Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
Southwest 27th Avenue
0.6 mi
<1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs Shores, FL and Brent, FL.
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Start on Water Track
336 ft·19 sec·Water Track
2
Turn left onto Water Road
200 ft·14 sec·Water Road
3
Turn left onto Spring Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·Spring Road
4
Turn right onto Pine Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Pine Road
5
Turn left onto CR 464
7.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Maricamp Road
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on FL 464
2.1 mi·4 min·Southeast 17th Street
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Continue on FL 464
1.2 mi·2 min·Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southwest 20th Court
0.3 mi·38 sec·Southwest 20th Court
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Southwest 10th Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·Southwest 10th Street
10
Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.6 mi·59 sec·Southwest 27th Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Turn left onto FL 40
0.9 mi·1 min·West Silver Springs Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lake CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
83 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
22
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
23
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
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Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Silver Springs Shores in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Brent, FL. Since this is a single-day trip of around 7 hours, plan for one or two brief stops for fuel and to stretch your legs. The longest stretch without significant exits is over 280 miles on I 10, so ensure you have adequate fuel before entering this longer segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach this section of the interstate.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.7 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 84 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.7 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Silver Springs Shores, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Springs Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 383.4 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 283.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 96.5 and 381.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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96.5 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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96.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
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380.3 mi into trip|~6h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
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381.7 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...
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381.9 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.03 one way
$122.05 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg134 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$66.39
$132.77
premium
$4.72
$71.29
$142.58
diesel
$5.61
$84.65
$169.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115
1
$40.26
$18.40
Efficient EV
95.9
1
$33.55
$15.34
EV Truck/SUV
153.4
1
$53.68
$24.54
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Silver Springs Shores, FL
Late night
in Silver Springs Shores on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Night
in Brent on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 283.4-mile segment on I 10. The journey is characterized by its consistent speed and directness, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. Be prepared for a predominantly interstate experience as you navigate from central to western Florida.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 96.5 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 383.4 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: at 96.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
96.5 mi in|~1h 53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 383.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 283.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Brent, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 96.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brent, FL before the return drive.
