How far is Auburn, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Auburn, NH to Dover, NH is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Dover.
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Start on Hooksett Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
1082 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street
4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street
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Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street
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Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Dover.
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.
Hooksett Road
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Dover?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Auburn and 17.8 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Dover. Straight-line distance: 27.42 mi (44.13 km).
#1 Auburn
Town in the U.
| Population | 5,626 |
| Coordinates | 43.0045300, -71.3484000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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