How far is Dover, NH from Strafford, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Strafford, NH is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
22.18 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.99 mi
28.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.99 mi
Kilometers
28.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.18 mi
Kilometers
35.69 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strafford
Wed, May 6, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, May 6, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-05-06T20:57
Arrive Strafford
Wed, May 6, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Barrington
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Dover
11.1 mi
00h 21m
To Strafford
11.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2354 ft · 43 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Littleworth Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Littleworth Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    1008 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Parker Mountain Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on NH 126

    1.3 km · 2 min · NH 126

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Mountain Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Parker Mountain Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Parker Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Leighton Corners Road

    757 ft · 27 sec · Leighton Corners Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wingate Road

    1354 ft · 43 sec · Wingate Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wingate Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wingate Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Barn Door Gap Road

    97 m · 12 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parker Mountain Road
7.71 mi · 35%
Littleworth Road
4.55 mi · 21%
Franklin Pierce Highway
4.15 mi · 19%
Wingate Road
1.52 mi · 7%
Church Street
1.24 mi · 6%
NH 126
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Littleworth Road

Turn right onto Littleworth Road

4.55 mi · 00h 08m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 21m from Dover
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Rain Showers near Strafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Dover and 11.1 miles from Strafford.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Rain Showers near Strafford.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barrington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrington.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

13 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

26 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 17.99 mi (28.96 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 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Strafford. The current time is 20:57:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.