How far is Dover, NH from Barnstead, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Barnstead, NH is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Strafford 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 Barnstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Barnstead.
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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
1031 ft · 33 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto Silver Street
3178 ft · 1 min · Silver Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road
65 m · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road
2354 ft · 43 sec · Knox Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Littleworth Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Littleworth Road
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1008 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Parker Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Mountain Road
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Continue on NH 126
1.3 km · 2 min · NH 126
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Continue on Parker Mountain Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Parker Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Parker Mountain Road
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Continue on South Barnstead Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Parade Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Parade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Barnstead.
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.
Parker Mountain Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road
5.62 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barnstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Barnstead?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Dover and 13.6 miles from Barnstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Barnstead.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Barnstead. Straight-line distance: 23.09 mi (37.16 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 Barnstead
City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,777 |
| Coordinates | 43.3339700, -71.2928400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnstead (-71.29284, 43.33397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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