How far is Allenstown, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Allenstown, NH to Dover, NH is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
34.11 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.91 mi
43.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Tue, Apr 28, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Allenstown
Tue, Apr 28, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allenstown
2026-04-28T13:42
Arrive Dover
Tue, Apr 28, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allenstown
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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Allenstown
17 mi
00h 24m
To Dover
17.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilbert Road

    936 ft · 41 sec · Gilbert Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Deerfield Road

    665 ft · 22 sec · Deerfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    575 ft · 10 sec · Pinewood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  6. 6

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle

    11 m · 1 sec · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allenstown and Dover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 23%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 15%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.29 mi · 13%
Dover Road
4.29 mi · 13%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

First New Hampshire Turnpike

Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

7.78 mi · 00h 13m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 24m from Allenstown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allenstown and Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allenstown to Dover?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Allenstown and 17.1 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allenstown and Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

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

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allenstown and Dover. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.31 km).

Allenstown

#1 Allenstown

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,488
Coordinates43.1567300, -71.4047800
Altitude-
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: Gilbert Road (-71.404482, 43.156686)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Allenstown and Dover. The current time is 13:42:35.

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.