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

The driving distance from Dover, NH to New Hampton, NH is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
58.25 mi
01h 37m
Flight
48.26 mi
77.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.25 mi
Kilometers
93.75 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T04:02
Arrive New Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Dover
29.1 mi
00h 48m
To New Hampton
29.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward the route

    604 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East Side Drive

    54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  24. 24

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    2173 ft · 1 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1260 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Shingle Camp Hill Road

    3150 ft · 1 min · Shingle Camp Hill Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1494 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
8.49 mi · 15%
Henry Wilson Highway
7.99 mi · 14%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 11%
NH Route 11
6.08 mi · 10%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 8%
Farmington Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

8.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 48m from Dover
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near New Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Dover and 29.1 miles from New Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near New Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.67 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 New Hampton

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

Population2,234
Coordinates43.6056300, -71.6542400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: New Hampton (-71.65424, 43.60563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.25
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.13 $16.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $4.86 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $6.00 $12.35 $24.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and New Hampton. The current time is 04:02:07.

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.