How far is Brookline, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Dover, NH is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
64.99 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.99 mi
Kilometers
104.59 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-18T07:53
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Brookline
32.5 mi
00h 41m
To Dover
32.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    743 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

  5. 5

    Continue on NH Route 13

    1.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1996 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

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

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 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 Brookline 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 13
22.6 mi · 35%
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 29%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 15%
Route 13
3.39 mi · 5%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 41m from Brookline
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookline and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Brookline and 32.5 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brookline and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Dover. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
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: Steam Mill Hill Road (-71.657798, 42.734645)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.07
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.03 $18.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.86 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.00 $13.73 $27.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Dover. The current time is 07:53:12.

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.