How far is Windham, NH from Dover, NH?

The driving distance from Windham, NH to Dover, NH is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
55.72 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.02 mi
56.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.72 mi
Kilometers
89.67 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
South Hampton
NH

Town in New Hamsphire

From Windham
27.8 mi
00h 29m
To Dover
27.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Windham and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    742 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    754 ft · 21 sec · Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indian Rock Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    3126 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1938 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1160 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

    1956 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Third Street

    715 ft · 28 sec · Third Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

    65 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
24 mi · 43%
Spaulding Turnpike
9.92 mi · 18%
Blue Star Turnpike
7.83 mi · 14%
I 93 South
6.41 mi · 12%
Loop Connector
3.58 mi · 6%
Indian Rock Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hampton
00h 29m from Windham
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Windham 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 Windham to Dover?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Windham and 27.9 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hampton

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

8 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

16 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Dover. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
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: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
End: (-70.873668, 43.197876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.86 $9.57 $19.14
Diesel $6.00 $11.81 $23.63

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 Windham and Dover. The current time is 01:58:09.

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.