How far is Epping, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Epping, NH to Dover, NH is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
17.76 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.21 mi
24.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.21 mi
Kilometers
24.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.58 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epping
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Epping
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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Epping
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To Dover
8.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°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 Epping and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    615 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Calef Highway

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  6. 6

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Epping 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
9.13 mi · 51%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 18%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 8%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 7%
Turtle Pond Road
1.16 mi · 7%
Silver Street
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight right onto Calef Highway

9.13 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 14m from Epping
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Epping and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.9 miles from Epping and 8.8 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Epping and Partly Sunny 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 13.6 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 7.5 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 Epping and Dover. Straight-line distance: 15.21 mi (24.48 km).

Epping

#1 Epping

Town in the U.

Population7,070
Coordinates43.0334200, -71.0742300
Altitude48
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: Railroad Avenue (-71.07409, 43.033186)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.97
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.49 $4.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $6.00 $3.78 $7.56

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 Epping and Dover. The current time is 04:59:50.

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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.