How far is Newton, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Newton, NH to Dover, NH is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Dover.
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Start on Highland Street
17 m · 3 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Merrimac Road
2028 ft · 50 sec · Merrimac Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Merrimac Road
921 ft · 22 sec · Merrimac Road
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Continue on Highland Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
40 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
565 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
3266 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Salisbury
1099 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Dover, Durham
1160 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street
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Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
1956 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street
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Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
65 m · 6 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 Newton 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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
9.92 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Dover?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Newton and 18.3 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near North Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Dover. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.78 km).
#1 Newton
Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
| Population | 4,934 |
| Coordinates | 42.8695300, -71.0345000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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