How far is Dover, NJ from Madison, NJ?
The driving distance from Dover, NJ to Madison, NJ is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Madison.
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Start on the route
52 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
9 m · 9 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Blackwell Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Blackwell Street
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Turn right onto South Salem Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Salem Street
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Continue on S. Salem Street
553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street
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Take the ramp right
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1371 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 10 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
2727 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510 West: Morristown, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Drew University, College of Saint Elizabeth
1084 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Turnpike
737 ft · 15 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Madison.
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.
Route 10 East
Continue straight
3.51 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Madison?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Dover and 6.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Madison. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 km).
#1 Dover
Town in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 17,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.8839900, -74.5621000 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 17,612 |
| Coordinates | 40.7598200, -74.4171000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-74.4171, 40.75982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.30 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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