How far is Silver Springs, FL from Palm Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Silver Springs, FL to Palm Bay, FL is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.82 mi
02h 36m
Flight
120.86 mi
194.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.86 mi
Kilometers
194.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.82 mi
Kilometers
252.37 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Bay
Sun, May 31, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Springs
2026-05-31T08:51
Arrive Palm Bay
Sun, May 31, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orlovista
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Silver Springs
70.5 mi
01h 18m
To Palm Bay
86.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Springs and Palm Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Springs and Palm Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on East Silver Springs Boulevard

    573 ft · 14 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Silver Springs Boulevard

    646 ft · 21 sec · East Silver Springs Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Northeast 55th Avenue

    1800 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 55th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 58th Avenue

    10.5 mi · 18 min · Northeast 58th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Baseline Road

    699 ft · 13 sec · Baseline Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Babb Road

    1343 ft · 1 min · Southeast Babb Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nathan Mayo Highway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Mayo Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2951 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay

    2022 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    30 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Springs and Palm Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
60.2 mi · 38%
Bronson Highway
40.2 mi · 26%
Nathan Mayo Highway
15.8 mi · 10%
Northeast 58th Avenue
10.5 mi · 7%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.3 mi · 3%
I 95 South
3.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orlovista
01h 18m from Silver Springs
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Silver Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Springs to Palm Bay?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Orlovista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Silver Springs and 86.3 miles from Palm Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.94 one way or $45.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Silver Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Orlovista

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Orlovista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlovista.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

8 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

12 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

28 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

34 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Springs and Palm Bay. Straight-line distance: 120.86 mi (194.51 km).

Silver Springs

#1 Silver Springs

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population10,334
Coordinates29.2166400, -82.0575900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Palm Bay

#2 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: East Silver Springs Boulevard (-82.057784, 29.216768)
End: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $22.94
Round trip
$45.88
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.94 $45.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.42 $50.83
Premium $4.90 $27.07 $54.15
Diesel $4.35 $24.06 $48.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Springs and Palm Bay. The current time is 08:51:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.