How far is Dover, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Exeter, NH is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Exeter.
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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
7.1 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
3185 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
1619 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 108 South: Exeter, Hampton Falls
147 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Portsmouth Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
743 ft · 25 sec · High Street
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Continue on Water Street
962 ft · 33 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Exeter.
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
9.97 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Exeter?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Dover and 12.4 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near Greenland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenland.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 15.41 mi (24.8 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 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
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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