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Trip from Dover, NH to Andover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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

Dover, NH

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Downtown Andover, NH, NH

Andover, NH

Ezequiel Barroso

Trip Overview

The drive from Dover, NH to Andover, NH covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, Hale Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.77 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

30.3 miles from Dover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 60.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 Dover, NH to Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Central Avenue
Hale Street
Locust Street
Silver Street
Knox Marsh Road
Manchester Road
Lee Road

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 Andover, NH.

1

Start on the route

23 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

322 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
3

Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Central Avenue
4

Turn right onto Hale Street

344 ft · 18 sec · Hale Street
5

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Locust Street
6

Turn right onto Silver Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road

213 ft · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road
8

Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
9

Continue on Manchester Road

348 ft · 8 sec · Manchester Road
10

Continue on Lee Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
11

Continue on Turtle Pond Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
12

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 19 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Concord Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Concord Road
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

157 ft · 5 sec · Lee Circle
15

Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Concord Road
16

Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Concord Turnpike
17

Continue on Old Turnpike Road

5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
18

Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

7.8 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
19

Continue on Dover Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

266 ft · 7 sec · Epsom Circle
21

Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
22

Keep slight right

4.6 mi · 6 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
24

Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
26

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

115 ft · 2 sec · King Street
28

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
29

Keep slight left to continue on High Street

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
30

Continue on Old Turnpike Road

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
31

Continue on Salisbury Highway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
32

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
33

Turn right onto North Street

115 ft · 5 sec · North Street
34

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 30.3 miles from Dover, NH, or about 49m 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 13 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.3 miles or 49m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

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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 60.7 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 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 30.3 mi from Dover, NH · 49m into the drive

human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barnstead, NH

30 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

Madbury, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barnstead, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, NH

The final approach into Andover, 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

$9.77 one way

$19.54 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.75 $21.50
premium $4.86 $11.62 $23.25
diesel $5.61 $13.40 $26.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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

Dover, NH

Late night in Dover on Thursday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, NH

Late night in Andover on Thursday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

5 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

1h 39m 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 Andover, NH covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Central Avenue, Hale Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $9.77 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 Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Andover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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