How far is Freehold, NJ from Dover, NJ?
The driving distance from Freehold, NJ to Dover, NJ is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freehold and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freehold and Dover.
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Start on West Main Street
790 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on Marlboro Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
18.1 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
2647 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover
2876 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 6 sec
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Continue on South Morris Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morris Street
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Turn left onto East Blackwell Street
1106 ft · 27 sec · East Blackwell Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
9 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freehold and Dover.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
18.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Freehold and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freehold to Dover?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Freehold and 29.4 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freehold and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freehold and Dover. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.52 km).
#1 Freehold
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 11,658 |
| Coordinates | 40.2601100, -74.2737600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Town in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 17,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.8839900, -74.5621000 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-74.5621, 40.88399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
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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