How far is Canaan, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Dover, NH is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Dover.
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Start on Canaan Street
126 m · 19 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1097 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on King Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
39 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road
42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road
1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
10 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Road
2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 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 Canaan 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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Canaan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Dover?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Canaan and 41.8 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Canaan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near East Concord
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 East Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Dover. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.63 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
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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