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

80 miles 128.7 km · straight line
100 miles estimated 160.9 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
216° SW bearing direction

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

The distance from Dover, New Hampshire to Worcester, Massachusetts is 80 miles (128.7 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located SW of Dover, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Dover, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Worcester, 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. 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dover, New Hampshire & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Dover, New Hampshire
43.20°N, 70.87°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 311.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients