How far is Litchfield, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Litchfield, NH to Dover, NH is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
51.53 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.17 mi
63.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.17 mi
Kilometers
63.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.53 mi
Kilometers
82.93 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Litchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Litchfield
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Litchfield
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Litchfield
24.8 mi
00h 32m
To Dover
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Litchfield and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stage Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Old Stage Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Charles Bancroft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Brown Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hazelton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hazelton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brown Avenue

    938 ft · 29 sec · Brown Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Brown Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 37%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 19%
Charles Bancroft Highway
4.62 mi · 9%
I 293 South
4.13 mi · 8%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Brown Avenue
2.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 32m from Litchfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Litchfield 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 Litchfield to Dover?

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 24.8 miles from Litchfield and 26.7 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Litchfield and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Dover. Straight-line distance: 39.17 mi (63.04 km).

Litchfield

#1 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population8,658
Coordinates42.8442500, -71.4797900
Altitude37
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: Old Stage Road (-71.479865, 42.844122)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
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.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

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 Litchfield and Dover. The current time is 03:29:34.

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.