Dover, New Hampshire to Gloucester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

41.8 miles 67.2 km · straight line
54.3 miles estimated 87.4 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Dover, New Hampshire from Gloucester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Dover, New Hampshire to Gloucester, Massachusetts is 41.8 miles (67.2 km) as the crow flies. Gloucester, Massachusetts is located SSE of Dover, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.3 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Dover, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Gloucester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dover, New Hampshire and Gloucester, Massachusetts. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dover, New Hampshire to Gloucester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Dover, New Hampshire & Gloucester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Dover, New Hampshire
43.20°N, 70.87°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
Gloucester, Massachusetts
42.61°N, 70.66°W
America/New_York
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 596.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients