Origin
Silver Springs Shores, FL
Late night in Silver Springs Shores on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Water Road, Spring Road, Emerald Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 70.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Road | — | — |
| Spring Road | — | — |
| Emerald Road | — | — |
| Oak Road | — | — |
| Southeast 110th Street Road | — | — |
| Southeast 92nd Loop | — | — |
| Southeast 132nd Street Road | — | — |
| Nathan Mayo Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Water Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs Shores, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Water Track
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Water Track
2
Turn left onto Water Road
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Water Road
3
Turn right onto Spring Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Road
4
Turn right onto Emerald Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Emerald Road
5
Turn right onto Oak Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 110th Street Road
7
Turn left onto Southeast 92nd Loop
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 92nd Loop
8
Continue on Southeast 132nd Street Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 132nd Street Road
9
Turn left onto Nathan Mayo Highway
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Nathan Mayo Highway
10
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
14
Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
16
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
19
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
20
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
21
Turn right onto West South Street
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
West South Street
22
Turn slight right
102 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Silver Springs Shores, FL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orlando, FL
The final approach into Orlando, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.48 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Late night in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Wildwood, FL
35 mi in
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
4 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
1h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Road, Spring Road, Emerald Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Silver Springs Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Springs Shores, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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