How far is Wakefield, NH from Dover, NH?
The driving distance from Wakefield, NH to Dover, NH is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and Dover.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Wakefield Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Wakefield Road
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Take the ramp right
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
21 mi · 27 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
1388 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
2858 ft · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
978 ft · 30 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 Wakefield and Dover.
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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
21 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Dover?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Wakefield and 15.8 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wakefield and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Dover. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.07 km).
#1 Wakefield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 43.5681300, -71.0300700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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