How far is Orem, UT from Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT?
The driving distance from Orem, UT to Silver Lake Summer Home Area, UT is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orem and Silver Lake Summer Home Area.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orem and Silver Lake Summer Home Area.
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Start on State Street
4.9 mi · 10 min · State Street
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Turn right onto 100 East
1.8 mi · 4 min · 100 East
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Continue on Canyon Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Canyon Road
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Continue on West Alpine Loop Road
2052 ft · 41 sec · West Alpine Loop Road
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Continue on Alpine Scenic Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Alpine Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto North American Fork Canyon Road
2.5 mi · 9 min · North American Fork Canyon Road
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Continue on Granite Flat Campground Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Granite Flat Campground Road
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Flat Road
2.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Lake Flat Road
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Turn right
844 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orem and Silver Lake Summer Home Area.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Street
Start on State Street
4.9 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Orem and Sunny near Silver Lake Summer Home Area.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orem to Silver Lake Summer Home Area?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Orem and 10.4 miles from Silver Lake Summer Home Area.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orem and Sunny near Silver Lake Summer Home Area.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hills
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 Cedar Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orem and Silver Lake Summer Home Area. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.75 km).
#1 Orem
The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
| Population | 98,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.2969000, -111.6946500 |
| Altitude | 1455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Lake Summer Home Area
Situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in American Fork Canyon, this Utah County locale sits at an elevation of 7,448 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4985600, -111.6493700 |
| Altitude | 2270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake Summer Home Area (-111.64937, 40.49856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.83 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
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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