How far is East Concord, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Dover, NH is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
38.61 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.6 mi
54.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.6 mi
Kilometers
54.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.61 mi
Kilometers
62.13 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 11, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Sat, Apr 11, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-11T16:52
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 11, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Concord
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 East Concord
19.3 mi
00h 28m
To Dover
19.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Side Drive

    33 m · 2 sec · East Side Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Side Drive

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Side Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  11. 11

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 24%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 20%
East Side Drive
5.15 mi · 13%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 13%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 8%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 5%
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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 28m from East Concord
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Dover?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 19.3 miles from East Concord and 19.3 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around East Concord and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Dover.

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 East Concord and Dover. Straight-line distance: 33.6 mi (54.07 km).

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#1 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

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

Population32,443
Coordinates43.1978600, -70.8736700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.538188, 43.2421)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Dover. The current time is 16:52:28.

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.