How far is Plaistow, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Dover, NH is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaistow and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaistow and Dover.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
1293 ft · 26 sec · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1227 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Dover, Durham
1160 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street
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Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
1956 ft · 1 min · 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 Plaistow and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Dover?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Plaistow and 20.6 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Plaistow and Partly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Dover. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.02 km).
#1 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
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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