How far is Lee, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Lee, NH to Dover, NH is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
9.62 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.66 mi
13.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.66 mi
Kilometers
13.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.62 mi
Kilometers
15.48 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lee
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
Madbury
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Lee
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Dover
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Lee and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Turtle Pond Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 33%
Turtle Pond Road
2.07 mi · 21%
Mast Road
1.73 mi · 18%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 13%
Silver Street
0.61 mi · 6%
Chestnut Street
0.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Knox Marsh Road

Continue on Knox Marsh Road

3.18 mi · 00h 05m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madbury
00h 08m from Lee
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lee 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 Lee to Dover?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Madbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Lee and 4.8 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lee and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Madbury

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 Madbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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 3.9 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 Madbury.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

4 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

5 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

21 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Dover. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.93 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates43.1231400, -71.0114500
Altitude58
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: (-71.011283, 43.122985)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.68
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.34 $2.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.52 $3.03
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.30
Diesel $6.00 $2.04 $4.08

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 Lee and Dover. The current time is 03:27:43.

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.