How far is Dover, NH from Suncook, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Suncook, NH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.32 mi
01h 03m
Flight
29.57 mi
47.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.57 mi
Kilometers
47.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.32 mi
Kilometers
60.06 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suncook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Suncook
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Dover
18.6 mi
00h 31m
To Suncook
18.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Epsom Circle

    129 m · 11 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  23. 23

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto River Road

    1006 ft · 35 sec · River Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Turnpike Street

    1332 ft · 47 sec · Turnpike Street

  26. 26

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

    1813 ft · 1 min · Glass Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right

    13 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 21%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 14%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.33 mi · 12%
Dover Road
4.28 mi · 11%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 9%
Pinewood Road
2.93 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

First New Hampshire Turnpike

Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

7.78 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 31m from Dover
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Suncook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Dover and 18.7 miles from Suncook.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Suncook.

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northwood, 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 Northwood.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Suncook. Straight-line distance: 29.57 mi (47.59 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Suncook

#2 Suncook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,379
Coordinates43.1306400, -71.4531200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-70.87367, 43.19786)
End: Suncook (-71.45312, 43.13064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Suncook. The current time is 10:30:20.

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.