How far is Dover, NH from Moultonborough, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Moultonborough, NH is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
57.01 mi
01h 27m
Flight
46.57 mi
74.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.57 mi
Kilometers
74.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moultonborough
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-18T18:31
Arrive Moultonborough
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Wakefield
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dover
28.5 mi
00h 43m
To Moultonborough
28.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 27 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    15.6 mi · 23 min · White Mountain Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Granite Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    1453 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Water Village Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Water Village Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Water Village Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mountain Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Mountain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Governor John Wentworth Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Governor John Wentworth Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whittier Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Whittier Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whittier Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
20.8 mi · 36%
White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 27%
Mountain Road
5.66 mi · 10%
Water Village Road
3.98 mi · 7%
Old Mountain Road
3.82 mi · 7%
Governor John Wentworth Highway
2.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

20.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 43m from Dover
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Moultonborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Dover and 28.5 miles from Moultonborough.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Moultonborough.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

43 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

44 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

46 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Moultonborough. Straight-line distance: 46.57 mi (74.94 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Moultonborough

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,211
Coordinates43.7548000, -71.3967400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Moultonborough (-71.39674, 43.7548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Moultonborough. The current time is 18:31:39.

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.