How far is Danville, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Danville, NH to Dover, NH is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
27.58 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.43 mi
37.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.43 mi
Kilometers
37.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.39 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-15T18:18
Arrive Dover
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Danville
14.3 mi
00h 23m
To Dover
13.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Danville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Danville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Red Brook Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Brook Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brentwood Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Brentwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Middle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Calef Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  12. 12

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
10 mi · 36%
Main Street
4.2 mi · 15%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 12%
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 11%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Continue on Calef Highway

10 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 23m from Danville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danville and Partly Cloudy near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Danville and 13.3 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danville and Partly Cloudy near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Dover. Straight-line distance: 23.43 mi (37.7 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,596
Coordinates42.9125900, -71.1245000
Altitude62
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: (-71.124266, 42.91266)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Dover. The current time is 18:18:08.

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.