How far is Kingston, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Kingston, NH to Dover, NH is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
25.05 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.21 mi
32.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.21 mi
Kilometers
32.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.31 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Dover
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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 Kingston
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To Dover
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    570 ft · 19 sec · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Marshall Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Road

    50 m · 9 sec · Marshall Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    15.4 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  9. 9

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Road
15.4 mi · 62%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 13%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Turtle Pond Road
1.16 mi · 5%
Church Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Road

Merge slight right

15.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 20m from Kingston
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 12.5 miles from Kingston and 12.6 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and 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 14.6 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 10.6 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 Kingston and Dover. Straight-line distance: 20.21 mi (32.52 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population6,426
Coordinates42.9364800, -71.0533900
Altitude40
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: Main Street (-71.053467, 42.936493)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Dover. The current time is 20:59:37.

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.