How far is Dover, NH from Atkinson, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Atkinson.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
1876 ft · 57 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Hale Street
105 m · 18 sec · Hale Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
852 ft · 28 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1064 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
10 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125: Plaistow New Hampshire, Haverhill
1093 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 125 North: Plaistow New Hampshire
1198 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atkinson Depot Road
2217 ft · 57 sec · Atkinson Depot Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Leroy Avenue
715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Atkinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Dover and 21.1 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.73 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 Atkinson
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 7,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8384200, -71.1470000 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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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