How far is Dover, NJ from Morristown, NJ?

The driving distance from Dover, NJ to Morristown, NJ is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.52 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.35 mi
11.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.35 mi
Kilometers
11.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.52 mi
Kilometers
15.32 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM EST
Return by in Dover
Fri, Nov 6, 7:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-11-06T18:42
Arrive Morristown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morris Plains
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Dover
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Morristown
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    73 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Tabor Road

    771 ft · 19 sec · Tabor Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tabor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tabor Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Littleton Road

    620 ft · 15 sec · Littleton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Speedwell Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Speedwell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Park Place

    56 m · 5 sec · West Park Place

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Place

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
3.61 mi · 38%
Speedwell Avenue
2.28 mi · 24%
Tabor Road
1.45 mi · 15%
South Salem Street
0.86 mi · 9%
West Blackwell Street
0.74 mi · 8%
S. Salem Street
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Speedwell Avenue

Continue on Speedwell Avenue

2.28 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris Plains
00h 08m from Dover
Leave By
7:54 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Rain Showers Likely near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.8 miles from Dover and 4.8 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Rain Showers Likely near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Morris Plains
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 7.35 mi (11.83 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Town in New Jersey, USA

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

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-74.5621, 40.88399)
End: Morristown (-74.48154, 40.79677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.79
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $1.39 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.72 $1.61 $3.21
Premium $5.04 $1.71 $3.43
Diesel $6.33 $2.15 $4.31

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Morristown. The current time is 18:42:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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