How far is Freedom, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Freedom, NH to Dover, NH is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.43 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.22 mi
69.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.22 mi
Kilometers
69.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.37 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:34 PM EDT
Return by in Freedom
Sat, May 2, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-05-02T14:29
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 3:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
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
Brookfield
NH

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire

From Freedom
26.4 mi
00h 32m
To Dover
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Freedom Village Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Village Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eaton Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Green Mountain Road

    1407 ft · 37 sec · Green Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1437 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway

    21.2 mi · 31 min · White Mountain Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    21 mi · 27 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    1388 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

    2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 40%
Spaulding Turnpike
21 mi · 40%
Ossipee Trail
5.65 mi · 11%
Sixth Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Freedom Village Road
1.39 mi · 3%
Indian Brook Drive
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Merge slight left onto White Mountain Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 32m from Freedom
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Freedom and 26 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

42 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

43 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

45 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Dover. Straight-line distance: 43.22 mi (69.56 km).

Freedom

#1 Freedom

Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population1,593
Coordinates43.8123000, -71.0356200
Altitude135
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: Elm Street (-71.035366, 43.812409)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom and Dover. The current time is 14:29:30.

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.