How far is Gorham, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Gorham, NH to Dover, NH is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 02h 10m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Dover.
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Start on Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road
1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Notch Road
64 m · 6 sec · Crawford Notch Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
21 mi · 27 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 Gorham 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.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 48m
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 leaving Gorham and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gorham to Dover?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Tamworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Gorham and 49.7 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gorham and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Tamworth
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 Tamworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Dover. Straight-line distance: 83.56 mi (134.48 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.3878400, -71.1731300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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