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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
1634 ft · 47 sec · Indian Brook Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.5 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
1684 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
604 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Side Drive
54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right onto Weirs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
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Continue on Endicott Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
2173 ft · 1 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lake Street
2069 ft · 59 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road
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Continue on Plumer Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road
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Continue on Thissell Road
1862 ft · 52 sec · Thissell Road
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Turn right onto Town Pound Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolfeboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 54.27 mi (87.34 km).
#1 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,628 |
| Coordinates | 43.6114600, -71.7928600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-71.79286, 43.61146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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