How far is Dover, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Dover, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Edison.
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Start on the route
52 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
9 m · 4 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn slight right onto Reservoir Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quaker Church Road
1938 ft · 36 sec · Quaker Church Road
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Turn left onto Dover - Chester Road
4 mi · 6 min · Dover - Chester Road
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 206
9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Edison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 South
Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Edison?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Dover and 24.5 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Edison. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.54 km).
#1 Dover
Town in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 17,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.8839900, -74.5621000 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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