How far is Springfield, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Springfield, NH to Dover, NH is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.15 mi
01h 38m
Flight
61.78 mi
99.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.82 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bow
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Springfield
41.4 mi
00h 49m
To Dover
41.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Four Corners Road

    579 ft · 16 sec · Four Corners Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bowman Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Bowman Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Georges Mills Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Georges Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Springfield Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Springfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  19. 19

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  25. 25

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  35. 35

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
37.4 mi · 45%
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 11%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 9%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 6%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 6%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Springfield Road

Merge slight left

37 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow
00h 49m from Springfield
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Dover?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Springfield and 41.7 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Bow

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

9 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dover. Straight-line distance: 61.78 mi (99.43 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,348
Coordinates43.4950700, -72.0334200
Altitude442
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: Four Corners Road (-72.033851, 43.495111)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.86 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.00 $17.57 $35.14

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 Springfield and Dover. The current time is 08:06:15.

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.