How far is Dover, NH from Newton, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Newton, NH is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.56 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.1 mi
38.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.1 mi
Kilometers
38.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.83 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hampton
NH

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dover
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Newton
18.3 mi
00h 26m

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
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    852 ft · 28 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1064 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    10 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrimac, Merrimacport

    1246 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2227 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

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

    615 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Highland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Merrimac Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Merrimac Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Turnpike
14.9 mi · 41%
Spaulding Turnpike
9.97 mi · 27%
I 495 South
5.49 mi · 15%
Highland Road
1.47 mi · 4%
Church Street
1 mi · 3%
Locust Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

9.97 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hampton
00h 26m from Dover
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

North Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Dover and 18.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near North Hampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Portsmouth City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Portsmouth City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 4.5/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.

RAIL

Exeter station

10 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

10 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

20 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Newton. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.78 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newton

Town in New Hampshire, in the United States

Population4,934
Coordinates42.8695300, -71.0345000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Newton (-71.0345, 42.86953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 Newton. The current time is 08:04:59.

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.