Origin
Dover, NJ
Night in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NJ
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Chatham, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ covers 17.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, West Blackwell Street, South Salem Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.9 miles from Dover, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Blackwell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Salem Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 124 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NJ and Chatham, NJ.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Prospect Street
30 ft
·
9 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto West Blackwell Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Blackwell Street
4
Turn right onto South Salem Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Street
5
Continue on S. Salem Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
S. Salem Street
6
Take the ramp right
95 ft
·
3 sec
7
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Route 10 East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 10 East
9
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
11
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
13
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: River Road, John F. Kennedy Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NJ 124 East: River Road, John F. Kennedy Parkway
15
Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Parkway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Parkway
16
Continue on River Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
17
Turn right onto Chatham Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chatham Road
18
Continue on Summit Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Avenue
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.9 miles from Dover, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.7 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.9 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatham, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dover, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NJ
This is one driving day of about 17.7 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dover, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.9 mi from Dover, NJ · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.9 miles from Dover, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatham, NJ
The final approach into Chatham, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chatham, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chatham, NJ
Night in Chatham on Tuesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ covers 17.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Street, West Blackwell Street, South Salem Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Dover, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NJ to Chatham, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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