How far is Mont Vernon, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Mont Vernon, NH to Dover, NH is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
57.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.53 mi
73.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.38 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Mont Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mont Vernon
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mont Vernon
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
Candia
NH

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

From Mont Vernon
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Dover
28.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    15 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Road

    66 m · 6 sec · Smith Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Old Amherst Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road

    2739 ft · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Boston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Boston Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    2263 ft · 1 min · Jones Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dodge Road

    1850 ft · 53 sec · Dodge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

    87 m · 13 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bayberry Drive

    1104 ft · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road

    1162 ft · 38 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  19. 19

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 33%
Blueberry Hill Road
13.5 mi · 23%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 17%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Old Amherst Road
1.81 mi · 3%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 38m from Mont Vernon
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mont Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mont Vernon to Dover?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Mont Vernon and 28.6 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mont Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mont Vernon and Dover. Straight-line distance: 45.53 mi (73.28 km).

Mont Vernon

#1 Mont Vernon

City in United States of America

Population2,718
Coordinates42.8945300, -71.6742400
Altitude250
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: North Main Street (-71.674052, 42.89457)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mont Vernon and Dover. The current time is 05:27:51.

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.