How far is Claremont, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Dover, NH is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
92.45 mi
02h 00m
Flight
75.11 mi
120.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.78 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Claremont
Sat, May 2, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claremont
2026-05-02T13:47
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claremont
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Claremont
48.7 mi
01h 00m
To Dover
43.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Claremont and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    72 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Opera House Square

    59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Street

    1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 11

    2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  26. 26

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

    2452 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  32. 32

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  33. 33

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  35. 35

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  38. 38

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  46. 46

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  48. 48

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont 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
50 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
44.7 mi · 48%
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 10%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 8%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 5%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 5%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Take the exit slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
01h 00m from Claremont
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont 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 Claremont to Dover?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Claremont and 43.7 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claremont and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Dover. Straight-line distance: 75.11 mi (120.88 km).

Claremont

#1 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
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: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.53 $29.06
Premium $4.86 $15.84 $31.67
Diesel $6.00 $19.55 $39.10

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Claremont and Dover. The current time is 13:47:58.

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.