How far is Deerfield, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Deerfield, NH to Dover, NH is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deerfield and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield and Dover.
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Start on Gale River Loop Road
2630 ft · 2 min · Gale River Loop Road
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Continue on Gale River Loop Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Gale River Loop Road
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
47.6 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
1853 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road
1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
605 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
552 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.7 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
1388 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Deerfield and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deerfield to Dover?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Deerfield and 63.2 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Deerfield and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanbornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Dover. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.45 km).
#1 Deerfield
Deerfield is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.2306200, -71.6170300 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $19.90 | $39.81 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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