How far is Tuftonboro, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Tuftonboro, NH to Dover, NH is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
46.42 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.63 mi
62.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.63 mi
Kilometers
62.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.42 mi
Kilometers
74.7 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, May 21, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Tuftonboro
Thu, May 21, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuftonboro
2026-05-21T02:53
Arrive Dover
Thu, May 21, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuftonboro
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
Milton
NH

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

From Tuftonboro
23.4 mi
00h 29m
To Dover
23 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Durgin Road

    28 m · 10 sec · Durgin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Village Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    38 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Courthouse Square

    1448 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Granite Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    15.6 mi · 22 min · White Mountain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    21 mi · 27 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1388 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

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

    2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuftonboro 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
21 mi · 45%
White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 34%
Water Village Road
3.96 mi · 9%
Mountain Road
1.88 mi · 4%
Sixth Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Old Granite Road
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

21 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 29m from Tuftonboro
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro to Dover?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Tuftonboro and 23 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuftonboro and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

25 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

41 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuftonboro and Dover. Straight-line distance: 38.63 mi (62.17 km).

Tuftonboro

#1 Tuftonboro

City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,436
Coordinates43.6964700, -71.2220100
Altitude301
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: Durgin Road (-71.221826, 43.696383)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuftonboro and Dover. The current time is 02:53:52.

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.