How far is Dover, NH from Lisbon, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Lisbon, NH is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
118.63 mi
02h 49m
Flight
87.22 mi
140.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.22 mi
Kilometers
140.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.63 mi
Kilometers
190.91 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Sun, May 3, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-05-02T22:10
Arrive Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Dover
59.3 mi
01h 24m
To Lisbon
59.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    98 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

    1634 ft · 47 sec · Indian Brook Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1684 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 11

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Wilson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    797 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3023 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  16. 16

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on I 93 North

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    47.3 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill

    851 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Wallace Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 117

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117

  30. 30

    Continue on Sugar Hill Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Depot Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.5 mi · 43%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 8%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.49 mi · 7%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 7%
Henry Wilson Highway
6.95 mi · 6%
Sugar Hill Road
6.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 24m from Dover
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 59.3 miles from Dover and 59.3 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.37 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Lisbon

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population1,587
Coordinates44.2134000, -71.9109200
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Lisbon (-71.91092, 44.2134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $16.53
Round trip
$33.06
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.53 $33.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.67 $37.35
Premium $4.86 $20.36 $40.71
Diesel $6.00 $25.13 $50.25

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Lisbon. The current time is 22:10:26.

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.