How far is Dover, NH from Bethlehem, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Bethlehem, NH is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Bethlehem.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
1634 ft · 47 sec · Indian Brook Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.5 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
1684 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
797 ft · 23 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3023 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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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 New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on I 93 North
2342 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
47.3 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left
6 m · 1 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 Dover and Bethlehem.
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
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
47.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 57.4 miles from Dover and 57.5 miles from Bethlehem.
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 29.8 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
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 New Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 85.13 mi (137 km).
#1 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 44.2803400, -71.6881400 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-71.68814, 44.28034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.95 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
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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