Trip from Brent, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 2m

Distance

383.3 mi

617 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

6h 52m ★

6 AM

7h 3m

8 AM

7h 25m

10 AM

7h 11m

12 PM

7h 8m

3 PM

7h 12m

5 PM

7h 24m

8 PM

6h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL covers 383.3 miles and takes about 7h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, I 75, Southeast Maricamp Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
I 75	83.3 mi	1h 29m
Southeast Maricamp Road	7 mi	10m
West Silver Springs Boulevard	2 mi	3m
Southeast 17th Street	1.4 mi	2m
Southwest 10th Street	0.9 mi	1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Southeast Magnolia Extension	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Silver Springs Shores, FL.

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

83 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 352 Toward FL 40: Ocala, Silver Springs

Keep slight left at fork

137 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto FL 40

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Southwest Martin Luther King Junior Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest Martin Luther King Junior Avenue

Turn left onto FL 200

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 10th Street

Turn slight right

253 ft · 12 sec

Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · South Magnolia Avenue

Continue on Southeast Magnolia Extension

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast Magnolia Extension

Turn left onto FL 464

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast 17th Street

Continue on FL 464

7.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Maricamp Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Pine Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Pine Road

Turn left onto Spring Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Spring Road

Turn right onto Water Road

200 ft · 10 sec · Water Road

Turn right onto Water Track

336 ft · 14 sec · Water Track

Arrive at destination

Water Track

Trip Plan

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 Brent, FL, or about 3h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 191.7 miles or 3h 27m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Springs Shores, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brent, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brent, FL

This is one driving day of about 383.3 miles and 7h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Brent, 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 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

192 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Destin, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.7 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.7

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+18508947005

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

1.4 mi

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Beignets & Brew

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.7

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18505977163

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

1.6 mi

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

1.3 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+18508947005

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 273.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+18503862417

Visit website

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Honest Living Tea House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18507654156

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13863623875

Visit website

Bruegger's Bagels

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18502241409

Visit website

Beignets & Brew

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18505977163

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18507666788

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 273.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 109.5

Chipley, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 273.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 355.9

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

Visit website

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+18504874556

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18509226007

Visit website

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 328.6

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 328.6

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 191.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 370.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

369.8 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Take the exit toward FL 40: Ocala, Silver Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 352 Toward FL 40: Ocala, Silver Springs

370.1 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.01 one way

$122.02 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$66.37	$132.74
premium	$4.72	$71.27	$142.55
diesel	$5.61	$84.63	$169.26

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	$40.25	$18.40
Efficient EV	95.8	1	$33.54	$15.33
EV Truck/SUV	153.3	1	$53.66	$24.53

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 18, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Saturday

Local time

12:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Silver Springs Shores, FL

Afternoon in Silver Springs Shores on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

5 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

7h 2m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $25

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

383.3 mi in 7h 2m, mostly highway — 282.9 mi of that is on I 10.

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: 282.9 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 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 383.3 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 2m. Total distance: 383.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 282.9 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 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 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 Silver Springs Shores, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Brent, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Starbucks Coffee Company

Beignets & Brew

Starbucks Coffee Company

Ellianos Coffee

Krispy Kreme

Starbucks Coffee Company

Downtown Cafe

Honest Living Tea House

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

Bruegger's Bagels

Beignets & Brew

Lucky Goat Coffee

7 Brew Coffee

Tally Cat Cafe

7 Brew Coffee

Black Dog Cafe

Anime Garage Cafe

Box Car Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

FPL EVolution Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Go Retro

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

Pensacola MESS Hall

Tomahawks 51

The Graffiti Bridge

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brent, FL

Silver Springs Shores, FL

1 hour later

5 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 2m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Gulf Islands National Seashore

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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