How far is Ossipee, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Ossipee, NH to Dover, NH is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
40.33 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.82 mi
57.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.33 mi
Kilometers
64.9 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ossipee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ossipee
2026-04-23T07:55
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ossipee
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
Milton
NH

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

From Ossipee
20.4 mi
00h 24m
To Dover
19.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Ossipee and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Courthouse Square

    87 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Granite Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    15.6 mi · 22 min · White Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    21 mi · 27 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    1388 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

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

    2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sixth Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    978 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ossipee 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
21 mi · 52%
White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 39%
Sixth Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Old Granite Road
1.46 mi · 4%
Indian Brook Drive
0.54 mi · 1%
NH 9
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

21 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 24m from Ossipee
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ossipee 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 Ossipee to Dover?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Ossipee and 19.9 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

25 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

41 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ossipee and Dover. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.65 km).

Ossipee

#1 Ossipee

Town of the United States

Population4,383
Coordinates43.6853600, -71.1167300
Altitude202
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: (-71.116726, 43.685305)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ossipee and Dover. The current time is 07:55:50.

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.