How far is Northfield, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Northfield, NH to Dover, NH is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
54.46 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.61 mi
63.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.46 mi
Kilometers
87.64 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Mon, May 4, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Mon, May 4, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-05-04T16:38
Arrive Dover
Mon, May 4, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From Northfield
27.3 mi
00h 34m
To Dover
27.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sargent Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Sargent Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1884 ft · 23 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    10 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Dover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 28%
I 393 East
9.98 mi · 18%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 14%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 9%
Dover Road
4.31 mi · 8%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 34m from Northfield
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Northfield and 27.2 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Dover. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.75 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,979
Coordinates43.4331300, -71.5923000
Altitude132
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: (-71.592351, 43.433365)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Dover. The current time is 16:38:45.

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.