How far is New Durham, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from New Durham, NH to Dover, NH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
23.73 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.31 mi
35.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.73 mi
Kilometers
38.19 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 30, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in New Durham
Sat, May 30, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Durham
2026-05-30T09:08
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 30, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Durham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rochester
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From New Durham
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Dover
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Durham and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smittys Way

    122 m · 20 sec · Smittys Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1801 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Depot Road

    1787 ft · 50 sec · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henry Wilson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Henry Wilson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on NH Route 11

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth

    1388 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

    2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Durham 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
8.72 mi · 37%
NH Route 11
6.08 mi · 26%
Henry Wilson Highway
3.4 mi · 14%
Farmington Road
2.26 mi · 10%
Sixth Street
1.63 mi · 7%
Indian Brook Drive
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

8.72 mi · 00h 11m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
00h 17m from New Durham
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving New Durham and Light Rain near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Durham to Dover?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from New Durham and 11.6 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New Durham and Light Rain near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

19 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

30 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
696 Sanford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Durham and Dover. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.91 km).

New Durham

#1 New Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,728
Coordinates43.4367500, -71.1722900
Altitude163
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 (-71.17191, 43.437926)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.63
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.31 $6.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $6.00 $5.04 $10.07

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Durham and Dover. The current time is 09:08:29.

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.