How far is Newark, NJ from Hanover, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Hanover, NJ is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.26 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.23 mi
18.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.16 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Roseland
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Newark
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Hanover
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Hanover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Hanover.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    545 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    2703 ft · 56 sec · Raymond Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Eisenhower Parkway South

    1107 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Eisenhower Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Mount Pleasant Avenue

    84 m · 9 sec · West Mount Pleasant Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto West Mount Pleasant Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Pleasant Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto New Murray Road

    72 m · 9 sec · New Murray Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2402 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Hanover.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
9.24 mi · 57%
Eisenhower Parkway
2.36 mi · 15%
West Mount Pleasant Avenue
1.86 mi · 11%
Raymond Boulevard
0.51 mi · 3%
Orange Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Lock Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

9.24 mi · 00h 12m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 12m from Newark
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Hanover?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Newark and 8.1 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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 Roseland and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.08 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
Hanover

#2 Hanover

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,173
Coordinates40.8045400, -74.3668200
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Hanover (-74.36682, 40.80454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 Newark and Hanover. The current time is 01:22:22.

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.