Origin
Dover, NJ
Late night in Dover on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Trip Overview
Dover, NJ to Newark, NJ is 27.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Essex Freeway/Christopher Columbus Highway/West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Northeast region of New Jersey. The drive primarily utilizes major roadways, offering a practical connection between these two urban areas. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays for this particular journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East McFarlan Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hibernia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NJ and Newark, 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
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Blackwell Street
4
Turn left onto CR 643
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Morris Street
5
Turn right onto NJ 15
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Clinton Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 15
292 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bergen Street
7
Turn right onto US 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East McFarlan Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right
277 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn left onto CR 513
434 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dover-Rockaway Road
10
Continue on CR 513
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn left onto CR 513
337 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wall Street
12
Turn right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
13
Continue on CR 513
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halsey Avenue
14
Continue on CR 513
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Hibernia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East
17
Merge onto I 80
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
19
Continue on I 280
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
269 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Orange Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orange Street
24
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 513 / West Blackwell Street
Turn left onto CR 513 / West Blackwell Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College
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 14
Toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Stre...
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
19 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
37m 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 features a mixed drive experience, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Essex Freeway and Christopher Columbus Highway, which are designed for higher speeds and continuous travel. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 13.3 miles on the Essex Freeway, allowing for a steady pace. As you approach Newark, the drive transitions through more local road sections, including West Main Street, requiring more attention to traffic signals and intersections.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Essex Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 513 / West Blackwell Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 513 / West Blackwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Essex Freeway. 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 Newark, 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: near the start (CR 513 / West Blackwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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