How far is Dover, NH from Alexandria, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.5 mi
01h 53m
Flight
54.27 mi
87.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.27 mi
Kilometers
87.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.5 mi
Kilometers
107.02 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-17T21:21
Arrive Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Wolfeboro
NH

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

From Dover
33.2 mi
00h 56m
To Alexandria
33.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    98 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

    1634 ft · 47 sec · Indian Brook Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1684 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 11

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Wilson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    604 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East Side Drive

    54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  24. 24

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    2173 ft · 1 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Street

    2069 ft · 59 sec · Lake Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Plumer Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Thissell Road

    1862 ft · 52 sec · Thissell Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Town Pound Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Pound Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
8.49 mi · 13%
Henry Wilson Highway
7.99 mi · 12%
Daniel Webster Highway
7.82 mi · 12%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 9%
NH Route 11
6.08 mi · 9%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

8.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolfeboro
00h 56m from Dover
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dover and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 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?

Wolfeboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Dover and 33.3 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dover and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Wolfeboro

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

33 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

43 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

44 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 54.27 mi (87.34 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Alexandria (-71.79286, 43.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 Dover and Alexandria. The current time is 21:21:03.

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.