How far is Gilford, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Gilford, NH to Dover, NH is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilford and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilford and Dover.
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Start on Belknap Mountain Road
102 m · 10 sec · Belknap Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherry Valley Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
755 ft · 16 sec · Mountain Road
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Continue on Cherry Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Turn right onto Mount Major Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Main Street
582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Side Drive
93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Route 28
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
741 ft · 21 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
552 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.7 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
1388 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilford and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 28
Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 00h 22m
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 Gilford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilford to Dover?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
New Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Gilford and 20.6 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gilford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near New Durham
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 New Durham.
Tilton, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilford and Dover. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).
#1 Gilford
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,278 |
| Coordinates | 43.5475800, -71.4067400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
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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