How far is Temple, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Temple, NH to Dover, NH is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
70.38 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.94 mi
90.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.94 mi
Kilometers
90.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.38 mi
Kilometers
113.27 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Sat, May 2, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Temple
Sun, May 3, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple
2026-05-02T22:15
Arrive Dover
Sat, May 2, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Temple
35.7 mi
00h 45m
To Dover
34.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 45

    53 m · 4 sec · State Route 45

  2. 2

    Turn right onto General Miller Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · General Miller Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Temple Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gibbons Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  14. 14

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

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple and Dover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
24.5 mi · 35%
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 27%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 14%
Gibbons Highway
4.62 mi · 7%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 5%
General Miller Highway
2.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 45m from Temple
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Temple and 34.7 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Dover. Straight-line distance: 55.94 mi (90.02 km).

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#1 Temple

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,434
Coordinates42.8181400, -71.8514700
Altitude311
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: State Route 45 (-71.851541, 42.818131)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple and Dover. The current time is 22:15:44.

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.