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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.41 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.63 mi
47.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.63 mi
Kilometers
47.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Fri, Apr 17, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-17T18:30
Arrive Dover
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Pembroke
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To Dover
18.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Academy Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buck Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Buck Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 28

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  4. 4

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle

    11 m · 1 sec · Dover Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  7. 7

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  13. 13

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke 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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 21%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 14%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.29 mi · 12%
Dover Road
4.29 mi · 12%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 9%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 27m from Pembroke
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Dover. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.69 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population7,252
Coordinates43.1467500, -71.4575700
Altitude128
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: Academy Road (-71.45757, 43.146772)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Dover. The current time is 18:30:50.

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.