How far is Pembroke, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Pembroke, NH to Dover, NH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Dover.
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Start on Academy Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Academy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buck Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Buck Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 28
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle
11 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Road
2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
1082 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street
4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street
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Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street
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Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Dover.
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.
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pembroke 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 Pembroke to Dover?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Pembroke and 18.1 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pembroke and Rain Showers Likely near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Northwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northwood.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Dover. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).
#1 Pembroke
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 7,252 |
| Coordinates | 43.1467500, -71.4575700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 32,443 |
| Coordinates | 43.1978600, -70.8736700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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