How far is Boscawen, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.86 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.46 mi
61.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.42 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boscawen
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boscawen
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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From Boscawen
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To Dover
23.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Acre

    34 m · 7 sec · The Acre

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    10 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boscawen 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
30 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
0 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 393 East
9.98 mi · 21%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 17%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 12%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 11%
Dover Road
4.31 mi · 9%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 393 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

9.98 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 31m from Boscawen
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boscawen and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Boscawen and 23.4 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boscawen and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boscawen and Dover. Straight-line distance: 38.46 mi (61.9 km).

Boscawen

#1 Boscawen

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,097
Coordinates43.3150800, -71.6209100
Altitude97
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: The Acre (-71.620811, 43.314994)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.35 $14.71
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.03
Diesel $6.00 $9.90 $19.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boscawen and Dover. The current time is 07:44:43.

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.