How far is Dover, NH from Rollinsford, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to Rollinsford, NH is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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 08m.
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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 Rollinsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Rollinsford.
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Start on the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Chapel Street
1206 ft · 25 sec · Chapel Street
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Continue on Portland Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto Short Street
110 m · 9 sec · Short Street
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Turn straight onto Silver Street
784 ft · 22 sec · Silver Street
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Turn right onto Foundry Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Foundry Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
152 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Rollinsford.
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.
Portland Avenue
Continue on Portland Avenue
3.34 mi · 00h 06m
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 Rollinsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Rollinsford?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 2.3 miles from Dover and 2.3 miles from Rollinsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Rollinsford.
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 Rollinsford. Straight-line distance: 3.77 mi (6.07 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 Rollinsford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,577 |
| Coordinates | 43.2362000, -70.8203400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rollinsford (-70.82034, 43.2362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
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 05, 2026
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