How far is Dover, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Dover, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.76 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.42 mi
40.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.42 mi
Kilometers
40.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.76 mi
Kilometers
52.73 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Elizabethport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Chatham
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Dover
15.4 mi
00h 22m
To Elizabethport
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    9 m · 9 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Blackwell Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Blackwell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Salem Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Salem Street

  5. 5

    Continue on S. Salem Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    29 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1371 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 10 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Elizabethport.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 31%
Route 10 East
5.57 mi · 17%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 14%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 4%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 4%
Spring Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 22m from Dover
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Dover and 17.3 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Town in New Jersey, USA

Population17,619
Coordinates40.8839900, -74.5621000
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Blackwell Street (-74.562051, 40.883788)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Elizabethport. The current time is 00:26:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.