Origin
Dover, NJ
Late night in Dover on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NJ
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Chatham, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
Dover to Chatham is 17.7 miles and takes about 28 minutes via NJ 24 and NJ 10 East, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a short hop between towns without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Route 10 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Salem Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Blackwell Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Summit Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NJ and Chatham, NJ.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Prospect Street
30 ft
·
9 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto CR 513
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Blackwell Street
4
Turn right onto CR 665
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
S. Salem Street
6
Take the ramp
94 ft
·
2 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
8
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
11
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on NJ 24
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward NJ 124 East: River Road, John F. Kennedy Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 649
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Parkway
16
Continue on CR 649
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Chatham Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chatham Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Summit Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 124
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
NJ 124
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 10 / Route 10 East
Merge onto NJ 10 / Route 10 East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NJ 124 East: River Road, John F. Kennedy Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NJ 124 East: River Road, John F. Kennedy...
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Chatham Road
Turn right onto Chatham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chatham, NJ
Late night in Chatham on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 6.3 miles on NJ 24, offering a consistent, faster pace. The drive transitions onto Route 10 East, continuing the highway feel for most of the journey. It's a practical, no-frills drive designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal interruption.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on NJ 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and NJ 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (NJ 10 / Route 10 East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Morristown Airport along the way.
Morristown Airport
7.6 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on NJ 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chatham, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2 miles (NJ 10 / Route 10 East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chatham, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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