How far is Lebanon, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Dover, NH is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
98.06 mi
01h 51m
Flight
75.67 mi
121.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.67 mi
Kilometers
121.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.06 mi
Kilometers
157.81 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, May 2, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-02T14:05
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Lebanon
49.3 mi
00h 55m
To Dover
48.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Street

    90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street

  2. 2

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

    41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Street

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    66 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Park Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  22. 22

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  38. 38

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.6 mi · 58%
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 9%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 8%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 5%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 5%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 55m from Lebanon
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Dover?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Lebanon and 48.8 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Dover. Straight-line distance: 75.67 mi (121.78 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

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

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.86 $16.81 $33.62
Diesel $6.00 $20.75 $41.50

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Dover. The current time is 14:05:29.

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.