Dover, Delaware to Jersey City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dover, Delaware from Jersey City?

The distance from Dover, Delaware to Jersey City is 133.3 miles (214.5 km) as the crow flies. Jersey City is located NE of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 166.6 miles, taking about 3h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware and Jersey City in New Jersey.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dover, Delaware and Jersey City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.