How far is Chichester, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Chichester, NH to Dover, NH is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
30.93 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.73 mi
43.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Chichester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chichester
2026-04-18T08:12
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chichester
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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Chichester
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Dover
15.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Chichester and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2287 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  5. 5

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  11. 11

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chichester 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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 25%
Dover Road
6.79 mi · 22%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 16%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 10%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 6%
Concord Road
1.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

First New Hampshire Turnpike

Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

7.78 mi · 00h 13m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 22m from Chichester
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chichester 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 Chichester to Dover?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Chichester and 15.4 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

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

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chichester and Dover. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.01 km).

Chichester

#1 Chichester

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,729
Coordinates43.2492500, -71.3997900
Altitude164
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: Main Street (-71.39979, 43.249249)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 Chichester and Dover. The current time is 08:12:52.

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.