How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Silver Springs Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Silver Springs Shores, FL is about 268.4 miles (432 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Silver Springs Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Silver Springs Shores.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
236.9 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Wildwood
1601 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 132nd Street Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast 132nd Street Road
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Continue on Southeast 92nd Loop
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 92nd Loop
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Turn right onto Southeast 110th Street Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast 110th Street Road
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Turn left onto Oak Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Road
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Turn left onto Emerald Road
1 mi · 3 min · Emerald Road
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Spring Road
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Turn left 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
237 mi · 04h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Silver Springs Shores?
The road trip is about 268.4 miles (432 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 134 miles from Silver Springs Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.28 one way or $78.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Silver Springs Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Silver Springs Shores. Straight-line distance: 235.92 mi (379.67 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.52 | $87.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.37 | $92.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.19 | $82.39 |
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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