How far is Derry Village, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Dover, NH is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
36.04 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.61 mi
49.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.04 mi
Kilometers
58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Tue, Apr 14, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Tue, Apr 14, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-04-14T08:22
Arrive Dover
Tue, Apr 14, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Derry Village
18.1 mi
00h 27m
To Dover
18 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    30 m · 5 sec · Chester Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Chester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Freetown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East

    2893 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 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 Derry Village 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 27%
Chester Road
5.73 mi · 16%
NH 101 East
4.62 mi · 13%
Raymond Road
4.17 mi · 12%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Turn left onto Calef Highway

9.71 mi · 00h 15m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 27m from Derry Village
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry Village and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Dover?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Derry Village and 18 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry Village and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Dover. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.27 km).

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#1 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
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: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Dover. The current time is 08:22:44.

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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.