How far is Raymond, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Raymond, NH to Dover, NH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.72 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.21 mi
30.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.21 mi
Kilometers
30.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.17 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Raymond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Raymond
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Dover
11.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wight Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Wight Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freetown Road

    1384 ft · 34 sec · Freetown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 East

    2893 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 41%
NH 101 East
4.62 mi · 19%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 13%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 6%
Lee Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Turn left onto Calef Highway

9.71 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 19m from Raymond
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Raymond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Raymond and 11.4 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Raymond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and Dover. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,573
Coordinates43.0362000, -71.1834000
Altitude61
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: Wight Street (-71.18344, 43.036226)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.63
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.31 $6.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.86 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $6.00 $5.04 $10.07

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 Raymond and Dover. The current time is 22:35:33.

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.