How far is Danbury, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Danbury, NH to Dover, NH is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.54 mi
01h 34m
Flight
54.56 mi
87.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.56 mi
Kilometers
87.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.92 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-05-12T20:06
Arrive Dover
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Danbury
34.8 mi
00h 47m
To Dover
34.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ragged Mountain Highway

    77 m · 15 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 4

    7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    10 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  23. 23

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  33. 33

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Dover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
0 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Turnpike Road
10.5 mi · 15%
I 393 East
9.98 mi · 14%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 11%
U.S. Route 4
7.02 mi · 10%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 8%
High Street
5.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 393 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

9.98 mi · 00h 16m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 47m from Danbury
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 34.8 miles from Danbury and 34.7 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Danbury and Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Dover. Straight-line distance: 54.56 mi (87.8 km).

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#1 Danbury

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates43.5256300, -71.8617500
Altitude250
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: Ragged Mountain Highway (-71.861764, 43.525611)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.33
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.67 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $4.86 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $6.00 $14.69 $29.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Dover. The current time is 20:06:03.

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.