How far is Barrington, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Barrington, NH to Dover, NH is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.47 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.9 mi
14.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.47 mi
Kilometers
16.85 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:43 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Sat, May 2, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-05-02T15:25
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madbury
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Barrington
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Dover
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Barrington and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Pierce Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Littleworth Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Littleworth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Knox Marsh Road

    2561 ft · 51 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Littleworth Road
4.53 mi · 43%
Franklin Pierce Highway
4.26 mi · 41%
Silver Street
0.61 mi · 6%
Knox Marsh Road
0.49 mi · 5%
Chestnut Street
0.37 mi · 4%
Locust Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Littleworth Road

Continue on Littleworth Road

4.53 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madbury
00h 09m from Barrington
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington 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 Barrington to Dover?

The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Barrington and 5.2 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Madbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madbury.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

4 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

5 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

21 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Dover. Straight-line distance: 8.9 mi (14.32 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
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: Franklin Pierce Highway (-71.04701, 43.222857)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.46
Round trip
$2.92
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.46 $2.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.65 $3.30
Premium $4.86 $1.80 $3.59
Diesel $6.00 $2.22 $4.44

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 Barrington and Dover. The current time is 15:25:54.

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.