How far is Toms River, NJ from Little Silver, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Little Silver, NJ is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.68 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.64 mi
44.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.68 mi
Kilometers
50.99 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Silver
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sat, May 30, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-05-30T12:20
Arrive Little Silver
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Toms River
15.8 mi
00h 19m
To Little Silver
15.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Little Silver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    662 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 520 East: Red Bank

    146 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 520 East

    135 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Newman Springs Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Branch Avenue

    2176 ft · 48 sec · Branch Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winfield Drive

    45 m · 7 sec · Winfield Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Winfield Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · Winfield Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.2 mi · 86%
Newman Springs Road
1.7 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Pinckney Road
0.57 mi · 2%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 2%
Branch Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 19m from Toms River
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Little Silver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Little Silver?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Toms River and 15.8 miles from Little Silver.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Little Silver.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ramtown, 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 Ramtown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Little Silver. Straight-line distance: 27.64 mi (44.48 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Little Silver

#2 Little Silver

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.3367800, -74.0470800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Little Silver (-74.04708, 40.33678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.15 $10.30
Premium $4.95 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.98 $6.70 $13.40

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Little Silver. The current time is 12:20:34.

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.