How far is Clinton, MD from Little Silver, NJ?

The driving distance from Clinton, MD to Little Silver, NJ is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.8 mi
04h 32m
Flight
186.7 mi
300.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.7 mi
Kilometers
300.47 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.8 mi
Kilometers
345.68 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Silver
Fri, Oct 16, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Fri, Oct 16, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-10-16T11:18
Arrive Little Silver
Fri, Oct 16, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Newport
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

From Clinton
107.3 mi
02h 16m
To Little Silver
107.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Little Silver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Little Silver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodyard Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 5 North: Washington

    2050 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    21.3 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 47 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward US 13 North: Wilmington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey

    1033 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Delaware Memorial Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Memorial Bridge

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

    3 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch

    1.4 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Wyckoff Road

    1661 ft · 41 sec · Wyckoff Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto White Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · White Road

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue

    10 m · 6 sec · Branch Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Winfield Drive

    45 m · 7 sec · Winfield Drive

  45. 45

    Continue on Winfield Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · Winfield Drive

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Little Silver.

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
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
9 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
68.1 mi · 32%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 19%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
21.3 mi · 10%
Capital Beltway
14.2 mi · 7%
Delaware Turnpike
13.7 mi · 6%
Franklin Street
9.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

46.7 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
02h 16m from Clinton
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Clinton and Rain Showers Likely near Little Silver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Little Silver?

The road trip is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Clinton and 107.5 miles from Little Silver.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Clinton and Rain Showers Likely near Little Silver.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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 Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wilmington station

6 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Newark

13 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

33 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

34 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Little Silver. Straight-line distance: 186.7 mi (300.47 km).

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#1 Clinton

Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7651100, -76.8983100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Little Silver

#2 Little Silver

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.3367800, -74.0470800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-76.89831, 38.76511)
End: Little Silver (-74.04708, 40.33678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.69 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.61
15.16 gal · 57.38 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $31.81 $63.61
Mid-grade $4.81 $36.47 $72.93
Premium $5.12 $38.77 $77.54
Diesel $6.35 $48.10 $96.21

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 Maryland · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Little Silver. The current time is 11:18:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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