How far is Dover, NH from Hooksett, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Hooksett, NH is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
40 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.62 mi
49.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.62 mi
Kilometers
49.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40 mi
Kilometers
64.38 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hooksett
Sat, May 2, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Sat, May 2, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-05-02T14:34
Arrive Hooksett
Sat, May 2, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dover
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Hooksett
17.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1578 ft · 57 sec · Riverside Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rosedale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
28.4 mi · 71%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 17%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 8%
Concord Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Turtle Pond Road
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 28m from Dover
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Hooksett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Dover and 17.3 miles from Hooksett.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Hooksett.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 30.62 mi (49.28 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Hooksett

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
End: Main Street (-71.465014, 43.096746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Hooksett. The current time is 14:34:24.

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.