Dover, Delaware to Middletown, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

113.5 miles 182.6 km · straight line
141.9 miles estimated 228.3 km · driving distance
2h 51min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Dover, Delaware from Middletown, New Jersey?

The distance from Dover, Delaware to Middletown, New Jersey is 113.5 miles (182.6 km) as the crow flies. Middletown, New Jersey is located NE of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 141.9 miles, taking about 2h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware and Middletown, New Jersey 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 Middletown, New Jersey. 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.

How to Get from Dover, Delaware to Middletown, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 51min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 25min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 42min $17–$50* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dover, Delaware & Middletown, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Dover, Delaware
39.16°N, 75.52°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
Middletown, New Jersey
40.39°N, 74.12°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 38 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 219.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients