How far is Dover, NH from New Boston, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to New Boston, NH is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
54.28 mi
01h 30m
Flight
44.14 mi
71.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.28 mi
Kilometers
87.35 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-16T00:44
Arrive New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dover
27.1 mi
00h 45m
To New Boston
27.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and New Boston.

  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 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Amory Street

    118 m · 10 sec · Amory Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Coolidge Avenue

    865 ft · 29 sec · Coolidge Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kelley Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

    905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Pinard Street

    1225 ft · 36 sec · Pinard Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mast Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street

    1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  35. 35

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  36. 36

    Continue on River Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · River Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Old Coach Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Old Coach Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Coach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
28.4 mi · 52%
River Road
4.83 mi · 9%
Mast Road
4.27 mi · 8%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
2.05 mi · 4%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 45m from Dover
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dover and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to New Boston?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Dover and 27.2 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dover and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.03 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population5,941
Coordinates42.9761900, -71.6939600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: New Boston (-71.69396, 42.97619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and New Boston. The current time is 00:44:53.

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.