How far is Newark, NJ from Dover Beaches North, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Dover Beaches North, NJ is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.17 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.75 mi
83.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.75 mi
Kilometers
83.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.17 mi
Kilometers
100.05 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover Beaches North
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Dover Beaches North
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Newark
31.1 mi
00h 44m
To Dover Beaches North
31.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Dover Beaches North.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Dover Beaches North.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Avenue

    567 ft · 10 sec · Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Crane Way

    781 ft · 1 min · West Crane Way

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

    100 m · 10 sec · Grand Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Sandpiper Way

    37 m · 10 sec · East Sandpiper Way

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sandpiper Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Dover Beaches North.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.3 mi · 49%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 15%
NJ 34 South
7.5 mi · 12%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 7%
Ocean Avenue
3.46 mi · 6%
West Central Avenue
2.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 44m from Newark
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Rain Showers near Dover Beaches North.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Dover Beaches North?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Newark and 31.1 miles from Dover Beaches North.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Rain Showers near Dover Beaches North.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Dover Beaches North. Straight-line distance: 51.75 mi (83.29 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Dover Beaches North

#2 Dover Beaches North

Census designated place

Population1,239
Coordinates39.9912300, -74.0637500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Dover Beaches North (-74.06375, 39.99123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Dover Beaches North. The current time is 03:14:18.

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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.