How far is Seabrook, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Seabrook, NH to Dover, NH is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
24.29 mi
00h 27m
Flight
20.94 mi
33.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.94 mi
Kilometers
33.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.29 mi
Kilometers
39.09 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Fri, May 1, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook
Fri, May 1, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook
2026-05-01T17:13
Arrive Dover
Fri, May 1, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenland
NH

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Seabrook
12.1 mi
00h 13m
To Dover
12.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Seabrook Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Friday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    585 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1560 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Dover, Durham

    1160 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seabrook 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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Turnpike
12.1 mi · 50%
Spaulding Turnpike
9.92 mi · 41%
Locust Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Chestnut Street
0.37 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.26 mi · 1%
NH 108
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike

9.92 mi · 00h 14m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenland
00h 13m from Seabrook
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Seabrook and 12.2 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenland

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 Greenland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 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 10.2 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 Greenland.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

4 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

12 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

14 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

18 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook and Dover. Straight-line distance: 20.94 mi (33.7 km).

Seabrook

#1 Seabrook

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,844
Coordinates42.8948100, -70.8711600
Altitude15
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: (-70.871173, 42.894781)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $6.00 $5.16 $10.31

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook and Dover. The current time is 17:13:02.

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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.