Origin
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Saturday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NH
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Alexandria, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Central Avenue, Indian Brook Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 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.
Midpoint
33.2 miles from Dover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 66.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Indian Brook Drive | — | — |
| NH 16 North | — | — |
| Spaulding Turnpike | — | — |
| NH 11 West | — | — |
| Farmington Road | — | — |
| Route 11 | — | — |
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 Dover, NH and Alexandria, NH.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
322 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Avenue
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Indian Brook Drive
5
Take the ramp slight right toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
6
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
8
Turn left onto Farmington Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Road
9
Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
NH Route 11
10
Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Henry Wilson Highway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi
·
2 min
13
Turn left onto Bay Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Hill Road
14
Turn slight left onto East Side Drive
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Side Drive
15
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mt. Major Highway
17
Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Mount Major Highway
18
Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeshore Road
19
Turn right onto Weirs Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Weirs Road
20
Continue on Endicott Street East
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Endicott Street East
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
22
Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
23
Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Endicott Street North
24
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
26
Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
27
Turn left
8.2 mi
·
12 min
28
Continue straight
5.8 mi
·
10 min
29
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pleasant Street
30
Continue on Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lake Street
31
Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bristol Hill Road
32
Continue on Plumer Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plumer Hill Road
33
Continue on Thissell Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Thissell Road
34
Turn right onto Town Pound Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Town Pound Road
35
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 33.2 miles from Dover, NH, or about 56m 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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NH
This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Dover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Dover, NH · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, NH
The final approach into Alexandria, 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
$10.71 one way
$21.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Alexandria, NH
Late night in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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 53m 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 Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Central Avenue, Indian Brook Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Dover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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 Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Alexandria, 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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