How far is Dover, NH from South Hooksett, NH?
The driving distance from Dover, NH to South Hooksett, NH is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and South Hooksett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and South Hooksett.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
98 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
1876 ft · 57 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Hale Street
105 m · 18 sec · Hale Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1031 ft · 33 sec · Locust Street
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Turn right onto Silver Street
3178 ft · 1 min · Silver Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road
65 m · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle
88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North, NH 28 North: Hooksett
2765 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Hooksett Road
1186 ft · 32 sec · Hooksett Road
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Turn right onto Alice Avenue
1250 ft · 34 sec · Alice Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alice Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and South Hooksett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers near South Hooksett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to South Hooksett?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Dover and 20.1 miles from South Hooksett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 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 South Hooksett.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and South Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.42 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 South Hooksett
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 5,418 |
| Coordinates | 43.0264700, -71.4353400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hooksett (-71.43534, 43.02647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
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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