How far is Meredith, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Meredith, NH to Dover, NH is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.36 mi
01h 12m
Flight
44.7 mi
71.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.44 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Meredith
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meredith
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meredith
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
New Durham
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Meredith
25.1 mi
00h 36m
To Dover
24.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East

    47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Side Drive

    93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    741 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    1388 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

    2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meredith 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
30 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
16.4 mi · 33%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.72 mi · 18%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 13%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 9%
Daniel Webster Highway
2.91 mi · 6%
Mt. Major Highway
2.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Durham
00h 36m from Meredith
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Meredith 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 Meredith to Dover?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 25.1 miles from Meredith and 24.2 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Meredith 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.

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

36 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

39 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Dover. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.93 km).

Meredith

#1 Meredith

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,476
Coordinates43.6575700, -71.5003500
Altitude158
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: Main Street (-71.500792, 43.657711)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 Meredith and Dover. The current time is 23:50:48.

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.