How far is Epsom, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Epsom, NH to Dover, NH is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
26.5 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.15 mi
37.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.15 mi
Kilometers
37.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.65 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Epsom
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epsom
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Epsom
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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Epsom
13.3 mi
00h 19m
To Dover
13.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
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 Epsom and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  2. 2

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 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 Epsom 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 29%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 19%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 12%
Dover Road
2.81 mi · 11%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 7%
Concord Road
1.84 mi · 7%
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 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 19m from Epsom
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Epsom 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 Epsom to Dover?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Epsom and 13.2 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Epsom and Partly 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 Epsom and Dover. Straight-line distance: 23.15 mi (37.25 km).

Epsom

#1 Epsom

Epsom, New Hampshire

Population4,824
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.3320100
Altitude124
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: Dover Road (-71.332023, 43.222824)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 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
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $6.00 $5.64 $11.27

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 Epsom and Dover. The current time is 01:05:45.

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.