How far is Goffstown, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Dover, NH is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Dover.
-
1
Start on Main Street
1604 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · Main Street
-
3
Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
-
4
Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street
31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
-
7
Continue on Mast Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road
-
8
Turn left onto Pinard Street
1225 ft · 34 sec · Pinard Street
-
9
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
-
10
Continue on Kelley Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street
-
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
757 ft · 25 sec · Coolidge Avenue
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street
154 m · 16 sec · Amory Street
-
13
Continue on West Bridge Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street
-
14
Take the ramp left toward I 93 South
2288 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left
1672 ft · 26 sec
-
16
Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 21 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
-
19
Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
-
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
-
21
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
1082 ft · 36 sec
-
23
Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
-
24
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
-
25
Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
-
26
Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
-
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street
4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street
-
28
Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street
-
29
Turn left onto Locust Street
1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street
-
30
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
-
31
Turn right onto Third Street
715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street
-
32
Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
-
33
Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
-
34
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown and Dover.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goffstown 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 Goffstown to Dover?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Goffstown and 28.1 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Partly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Dover. Straight-line distance: 38.65 mi (62.2 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.