Origin
Boscawen, NH
Morning in Boscawen on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on King Street, Old Boyce Road, I 93 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 46.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
King Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King Street | — | — |
| Old Boyce Road | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| I 393 East | — | — |
| Epsom Circle | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | — | — |
| Old Turnpike Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
King Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boscawen, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on The Acre
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
The Acre
2
Turn right onto King Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on King Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto King Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93 South
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
10.0 mi
·
15 min
·
I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Epsom Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
12
Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
13
Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
14
Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
15
Continue on Concord Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Concord Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lee Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
18
Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NH 155: Lee, Madbury
19
Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
20
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
21
Continue on Manchester Road
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manchester Road
22
Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street
13 ft
·
Silver Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
25
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Locust Street
26
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
27
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
28
Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn left
115 ft
·
5 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Boscawen, NH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Boscawen, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, NH
The final approach into Dover, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
23 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are King Street, Old Boyce Road, I 93 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Boscawen, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boscawen, NH to Dover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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