How far is Dover, NH from Jaffrey, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Jaffrey, NH is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
82.82 mi
02h 05m
Flight
63.85 mi
102.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.29 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Dover
41.4 mi
01h 02m
To Jaffrey
41.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Blake Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Blake Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
30.3 mi · 37%
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 23%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 11%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 5%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 4%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 4%
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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 02m from Dover
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jaffrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Dover and 41.4 miles from Jaffrey.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 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 near Jaffrey.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Jaffrey. Straight-line distance: 63.85 mi (102.75 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Jaffrey (-72.02314, 42.81397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Jaffrey. The current time is 22:43:41.

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.