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Trip from Danville, NH to Dover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Danville, NH, NH

Danville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Dover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, NH to Dover, NH covers 27.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Danville Road, Red Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

13.8 miles from Danville, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Danville, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 47m 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 Danville, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Danville Road
Red Brook Road
Brentwood Road
Middle Road
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Calef Highway
Lee Circle

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, NH and Dover, NH.

1

Start on the route

187 ft · 19 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Main Street

3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
3

Continue on Danville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Danville Road
4

Turn right onto Red Brook Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Red Brook Road
5

Turn right onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
6

Turn left onto Brentwood Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Brentwood Road
7

Continue on Middle Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Middle Road
8

Turn left onto Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
9

Continue on Calef Highway

10 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

26 ft · 1 sec · Lee Circle
11

Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
12

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

0.2 mi · 36 sec · NH 155: Lee, Madbury
13

Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
14

Continue on Lee Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
15

Continue on Manchester Road

348 ft · 8 sec · Manchester Road
16

Continue on Knox Marsh Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

13 ft · Silver Street
18

Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
19

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Locust Street
20

Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
21

Turn right onto Third Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Third Street
22

Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

213 ft · 6 sec · Central Avenue
23

Turn left

115 ft · 5 sec
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.8 miles from Danville, NH, or about 23m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27.6 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.8 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Danville, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, NH

This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 47m.

At 27.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.8 mi from Danville, NH · 23m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Madbury, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Epping, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Danville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dover, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dover, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.89 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.89 $9.78
premium $4.86 $5.29 $10.57
diesel $5.61 $6.09 $12.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Danville, NH

Evening in Danville on Wednesday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover, NH

Evening in Dover on Wednesday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m 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 Danville, NH to Dover, NH covers 27.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Danville Road, Red Brook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.44 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 Danville, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 47m 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 Danville, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Danville, NH to Dover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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