Dover, New Hampshire to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167.6 miles 269.7 km · straight line
209.5 miles estimated 337.1 km · driving distance
4h 13min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Dover, New Hampshire from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Dover, New Hampshire to New Haven, Connecticut is 167.6 miles (269.7 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located SW of Dover, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209.5 miles, taking about 4h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Dover, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 New Haven, Connecticut. 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 New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 13min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 4min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~4h 0min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dover, New Hampshire & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Dover, New Hampshire
43.20°N, 70.87°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 148.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients