How far is Dover, NH from Windham, NH?

The driving distance from Dover, NH to Windham, NH is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
55.34 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.02 mi
56.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.34 mi
Kilometers
89.06 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
South Hampton
NH

Town in New Hamsphire

From Dover
27.5 mi
00h 30m
To Windham
27.8 mi
00h 30m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1573 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    137 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
16.3 mi · 29%
Blue Star Turnpike
14.9 mi · 27%
Spaulding Turnpike
9.97 mi · 18%
I 93 North
6.24 mi · 11%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 6%
Indian Rock Road
1.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hampton
00h 30m from Dover
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Partly Sunny near Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Dover and 27.8 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hampton

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

8 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

16 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Windham. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

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

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

#2 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 Windham. The current time is 05:20:34.

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.