How far is Dover, NH from Brookline, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Brookline, NH is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.98 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.57 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Dover
32.4 mi
00h 48m
To Brookline
32.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

    1631 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto NH Route 13

    1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Milford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    743 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

    843 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
30.3 mi · 47%
NH 101 West
15.5 mi · 24%
Route 13
3.39 mi · 5%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 5%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 5%
NH Route 13
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 48m from Dover
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Brookline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Dover and 32.5 miles from Brookline.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Brookline.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.07
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.03 $18.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.86 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.00 $13.73 $27.47

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 Brookline. The current time is 09:17:07.

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.