How far is Dover, NH from Plymouth, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Plymouth.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
1634 ft · 47 sec · Indian Brook Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.5 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
1684 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
797 ft · 23 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3023 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on I 93 North
2342 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
22.7 mi · 24 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 175A: Plymouth
1078 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto NH Route 175A
2695 ft · 1 min · NH Route 175A
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Continue on Holderness Road
118 m · 20 sec · Holderness Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
53 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
607 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Post Office Square
133 m · 20 sec · Post Office Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street
27 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
22.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Gilmanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Dover and 36 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Gilmanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilmanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 56.22 mi (90.47 km).
#1 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plymouth
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,916 |
| Coordinates | 43.7570200, -71.6881300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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