How far is Andover, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Andover, NH to Dover, NH is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.72 mi
01h 21m
Flight
50.52 mi
81.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.52 mi
Kilometers
81.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.72 mi
Kilometers
97.72 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Sat, May 2, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-02T15:08
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
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
Chichester
NH

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Andover
30.4 mi
00h 40m
To Dover
30.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    35 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    10 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  22. 22

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover 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
34 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
0 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Turnpike Road
10.5 mi · 17%
I 393 East
9.98 mi · 16%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 13%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 10%
High Street
5.02 mi · 8%
Dover Road
4.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 393 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

9.98 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chichester
00h 40m from Andover
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Andover and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Chichester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Andover and 30.3 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chichester

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

30 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

40 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Dover. Straight-line distance: 50.52 mi (81.31 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

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

Population2,388
Coordinates43.4370200, -71.8234100
Altitude197
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: North Street (-71.823731, 43.437019)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Dover. The current time is 15:08:21.

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.