How far is Hampstead, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NH to Dover, NH is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.05 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.21 mi
43.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.21 mi
Kilometers
43.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.05 mi
Kilometers
54.8 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Dover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Hampstead
17.1 mi
00h 27m
To Dover
17 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°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 Hampstead and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    9 m · 3 sec · West Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 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 Hampstead 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emerson Avenue
17.9 mi · 53%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Turtle Pond Road
1.16 mi · 3%
Silver Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Emerson Avenue

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 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 27m from Hampstead
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hampstead 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 Hampstead to Dover?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Hampstead and 17 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Dover. Straight-line distance: 27.21 mi (43.79 km).

Hampstead

#1 Hampstead

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,612
Coordinates42.8745300, -71.1811700
Altitude100
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: West Road (-71.181138, 42.874485)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 Hampstead and Dover. The current time is 07:44:05.

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.