How far is Dover, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Dover, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
37.05 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.4 mi
47.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.63 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Fairfield
NJ

Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey

From Dover
18.5 mi
00h 24m
To West New York
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and West New York.

  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

    1106 ft · 30 sec · West Blackwell Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Morris Street

    824 ft · 18 sec · North Morris Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Clinton Street

    553 ft · 15 sec · East Clinton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergen Street

    89 m · 10 sec · Bergen Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McFarlan Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East McFarlan Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dover-Rockaway Road

    132 m · 9 sec · Dover-Rockaway Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Wall Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1748 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 10 sec · Halsey Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 11 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hibernia Avenue

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and West New York.

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
15.4 mi · 42%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 11%
West Main Street
1.34 mi · 4%
East McFarlan Street
1.32 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 2%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 24m from Dover
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to West New York?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Dover and 18.6 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and West New York. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.31 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Town in New Jersey, USA

Population17,619
Coordinates40.8839900, -74.5621000
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-74.5621, 40.88399)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 West New York. The current time is 22:26:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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