How far is Bow Bog, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Bow Bog, NH to Dover, NH is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
42.87 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.87 mi
Kilometers
68.99 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bow Bog
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bow Bog
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bow Bog
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bow Bog
24.3 mi
00h 31m
To Dover
18.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pine Street

    1662 ft · 51 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brandywine Drive

    568 ft · 28 sec · Brandywine Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springer Road

    583 ft · 28 sec · Springer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow Bog 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 45%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 23%
I 93 South
5.99 mi · 14%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 7%
Everett Turnpike
2.69 mi · 6%
Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 31m from Bow Bog
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bow Bog and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bow Bog to Dover?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Bow Bog and 18.6 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bow Bog and Dover. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.44 km).

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#1 Bow Bog

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

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
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: Bow Bog Road (-71.511407, 43.120727)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bow Bog and Dover. The current time is 00:47:11.

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.