How far is Little Silver, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Silver, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
54.4 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.6 mi
60.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.6 mi
Kilometers
60.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.4 mi
Kilometers
87.55 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Little Silver
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Silver
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Silver
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Little Silver
23.8 mi
00h 30m
To Trenton
30.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winfield Drive

    35 m · 6 sec · Winfield Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Winfield Drive

    45 m · 8 sec · Winfield Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Branch Avenue

    2176 ft · 44 sec · Branch Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    745 ft · 15 sec · Wayside Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 West: Freehold

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Colts Neck Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Colts Neck Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Monmouth Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Monmouth Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West

    1990 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
14.5 mi · 27%
NJ 18 North
7.81 mi · 14%
Monmouth Road
7.8 mi · 14%
Colts Neck Road
5.6 mi · 10%
Garden State Parkway
3.11 mi · 6%
Arena Drive
2.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 30m from Little Silver
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Little Silver and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Little Silver and 30.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Little Silver and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Freehold, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Freehold.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Silver and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).

Little Silver

#1 Little Silver

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.3367800, -74.0470800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Trenton

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Winfield Drive (-74.047138, 40.336851)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 New Jersey · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Silver and Trenton. The current time is 19:38:07.

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.