How far is Dover, NH from Brentwood, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Brentwood, NH is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.72 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.18 mi
29.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.18 mi
Kilometers
29.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.96 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Tue, Apr 14, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-14T21:00
Arrive Brentwood
Tue, Apr 14, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Dover
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Brentwood
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Dover and Brentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    1876 ft · 57 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hale Street

    105 m · 18 sec · Hale Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1031 ft · 33 sec · Locust Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    88 m · 14 sec · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Crawley Falls Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawley Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
10.1 mi · 46%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 15%
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 14%
Concord Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Turtle Pond Road
1.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 18m from Dover
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Dover and 10.9 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 18.18 mi (29.25 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Brentwood

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,612
Coordinates42.9787000, -71.0728400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Brentwood (-71.07284, 42.9787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.43 $6.86
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.48
Diesel $6.00 $4.62 $9.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Brentwood. The current time is 21:00:33.

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.