How far is Newfields, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Newfields, NH to Dover, NH is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
12.87 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.58 mi
18.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.72 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Newfields
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfields
2026-04-19T06:24
Arrive Dover
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newfields
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
Durham
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Newfields
6.4 mi
00h 12m
To Dover
6.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    140 m · 19 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2521 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Exeter Street

    800 ft · 27 sec · Exeter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Newmarket Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Durham Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Durham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Avenue

    878 ft · 27 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Locust Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newfields 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newmarket Road
3.2 mi · 25%
Durham Road
2.55 mi · 20%
Dover Road
1.46 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.4 mi · 11%
Locust Street
0.78 mi · 6%
Chestnut Street
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Newmarket Road

Continue on Newmarket Road

3.2 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 12m from Newfields
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newfields and Rain Showers Likely near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Newfields and 6.5 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newfields and Rain Showers Likely near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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 Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 5.5 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 Durham.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

1 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

8 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

12 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

17 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfields and Dover. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).

Newfields

#1 Newfields

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,733
Coordinates43.0370300, -70.9383900
Altitude21
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: Pleasant Street (-70.938019, 43.036841)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.55
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.78 $3.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.01 $4.01
Premium $4.86 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $6.00 $2.70 $5.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newfields and Dover. The current time is 06:24:45.

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.