How far is Dover, NH from Northwood, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Northwood, NH is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.67 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.97 mi
22.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.83 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-17T23:21
Arrive Northwood
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM EDT
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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Dover
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Northwood
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Lee Circle

    48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First New Hampshire Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 30%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 19%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 11%
Concord Road
1.8 mi · 11%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 8%
Turtle Pond Road
1.29 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Old Turnpike Road

Continue on Old Turnpike Road

5.06 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 14m from Dover
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dover and Rain Showers Likely near Northwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Dover and 8.3 miles from Northwood.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dover and Rain Showers Likely near Northwood.

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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 Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 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 7.2 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 Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.48 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Northwood

Place in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,323
Coordinates43.1942500, -71.1509000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Northwood (-71.1509, 43.19425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

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 Northwood. The current time is 23:21:06.

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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.