How far is Dover, NH from Stratham Station, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Stratham Station, NH is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
18.24 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.08 mi
16.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.36 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham Station
Wed, Apr 29, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-29T20:56
Arrive Stratham Station
Wed, Apr 29, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Newington
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dover
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Stratham Station
9.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Stratham Station.

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    852 ft · 28 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1064 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    10 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    2558 ft · 40 sec · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1835 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greenland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sandy Point Road

    1573 ft · 54 sec · Sandy Point Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Depot Road

    3003 ft · 2 min · Depot Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
9.97 mi · 55%
Portsmouth Avenue
2.77 mi · 15%
Greenland Road
2.19 mi · 12%
Blue Star Turnpike
0.83 mi · 5%
Locust Street
0.77 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
0.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

9.97 mi · 00h 14m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 16m from Dover
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Stratham Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to Stratham Station?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Dover and 9.1 miles from Stratham Station.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Dover and Mostly Cloudy near Stratham Station.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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 Newington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 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 7.9 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 Newington.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

5 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

9 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

12 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

17 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Stratham Station. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.22 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 Stratham Station

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,949
Coordinates43.0528700, -70.8953300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Stratham Station (-70.89533, 43.05287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.05
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.52 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.86 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $6.00 $3.84 $7.68

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Stratham Station. The current time is 20:56:29.

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.