How far is Dover, NH from Gorham, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Gorham, NH is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Gorham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Gorham.
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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
20.8 mi · 27 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pinkham Notch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road
1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
33 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Gorham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 48m
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 Rain Showers near Gorham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Gorham?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Tamworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Dover and 49.9 miles from Gorham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gorham.
Stop Ideas Near Tamworth
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 Tamworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 83.56 mi (134.48 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 Gorham
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.3878400, -71.1731300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorham (-71.17313, 44.38784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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