How far is Dover, NH from Grantham, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Grantham, NH is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
85.3 mi
01h 59m
Flight
66.63 mi
107.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.63 mi
Kilometers
107.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.3 mi
Kilometers
137.27 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantham
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 29, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-29T19:04
Arrive Grantham
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
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 Dover
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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Dover
42.6 mi
00h 59m
To Grantham
42.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    1876 ft · 57 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hale Street

    105 m · 18 sec · Hale Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1031 ft · 33 sec · Locust Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 49 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon

    1731 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Old State Route 10

    804 ft · 17 sec · Old State Route 10

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 10 South

    3224 ft · 57 sec · Route 10 South

  32. 32

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Grantham.

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
42.9 mi · 50%
Dover Road
14 mi · 16%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 9%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 6%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 4%
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

42.6 mi · 00h 49m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 59m from Dover
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Dover and Partly Sunny near Grantham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Dover and 42.7 miles from Grantham.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Dover and Partly Sunny near Grantham.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Grantham. Straight-line distance: 66.63 mi (107.23 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Grantham

#2 Grantham

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,955
Coordinates43.4895200, -72.1375900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Grantham (-72.13759, 43.48952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.87 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.86 $14.62 $29.25
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Grantham. The current time is 19:04:00.

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.