How far is Bethlehem, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, NH to Dover, NH is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
120.54 mi
02h 11m
Flight
85.13 mi
137 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.13 mi
Kilometers
137 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.54 mi
Kilometers
193.99 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, May 3, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-02T20:43
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Bethlehem
58 mi
01h 05m
To Dover
62.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    896 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    47.6 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton

    1853 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road

    1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140

  13. 13

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  15. 15

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    605 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    1388 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

    2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Dover.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
56.4 mi · 47%
Main Street
18.8 mi · 16%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 8%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.72 mi · 7%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.61 mi · 6%
Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

47.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 05m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Dover?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Bethlehem and 62.6 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.77 one way or $33.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Dover. Straight-line distance: 85.13 mi (137 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,656
Coordinates44.2803400, -71.6881400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.688134, 44.28029)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $16.77
Round trip
$33.53
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.77 $33.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.94 $37.88
Premium $4.86 $20.65 $41.29
Diesel $6.00 $25.49 $50.97

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 Hampshire · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Dover. The current time is 20:43:25.

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.