How far is Dover, NH from Newmarket, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Newmarket, NH is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.15 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.53 mi
13.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.73 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newmarket
Sat, Nov 7, 3:40 AM EST
Return by in Dover
Sat, Nov 7, 4:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-11-07T03:19
Arrive Newmarket
Sat, Nov 7, 3:40 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM EST
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
Durham
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dover
4.6 mi
00h 10m
To Newmarket
4.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    880 ft · 27 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Durham Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Durham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newmarket Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2807 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newmarket Road
3.2 mi · 35%
Durham Road
2.55 mi · 28%
Dover Road
1.46 mi · 16%
Locust Street
0.77 mi · 8%
North Main Street
0.53 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
0.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Newmarket Road

Turn left onto Newmarket Road

3.2 mi · 00h 06m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 10m from Dover
Leave By
7:48 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Dover and Light Rain Likely near Newmarket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Dover and 4.6 miles from Newmarket.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Dover and Light Rain Likely near Newmarket.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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 Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 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 Durham.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

1 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

8 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

12 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

17 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Newmarket. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.72 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newmarket

Newmarket is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0828600, -70.9350600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Newmarket (-70.93506, 43.08286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.75 $1.52 $3.04
Premium $5.22 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $6.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Newmarket. The current time is 03:19:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.