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

The driving distance from East Kingston, NH to Dover, NH is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
26.11 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.14 mi
32.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.14 mi
Kilometers
32.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.11 mi
Kilometers
42.02 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in East Kingston
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Kingston
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Kingston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From East Kingston
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To Dover
12.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Willow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111

    51 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  8. 8

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Kingston 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 125
17 mi · 65%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 12%
Depot Road
1.48 mi · 6%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Turtle Pond Road
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 125

Continue straight

15.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 21m from East Kingston
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from East Kingston and 12.6 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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 Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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 11 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 Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Dover. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.42 km).

East Kingston

#1 East Kingston

City in United States of America

Population2,409
Coordinates42.9256400, -71.0167200
Altitude43
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: Willow Road (-71.016807, 42.925675)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Kingston and Dover. The current time is 09:43:55.

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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.