How far is Dover, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Rochester, NH is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 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 EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Rochester.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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3
Turn straight onto Central Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
1634 ft · 47 sec · Indian Brook Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
5.6 mi · 7 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
1876 ft · 1 min · Exit 11
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Turn left onto Old Dover Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Old Dover Road
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9
Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Museum Way
37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Rochester.
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
5.63 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Rochester?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 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?
Somersworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Dover and 4.8 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Somersworth
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 Somersworth.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 8.98 mi (14.45 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 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
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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