Origin
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Thursday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Atkinson, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 42 miles and takes about 58m 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 $6.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Atkinson, NH is easy. At 58m 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 Atkinson, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Hale Street | — | — |
| Locust Street | — | — |
| Spaulding Turnpike | — | — |
| Blue Star Turnpike | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| MA 125 | — | — |
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 Atkinson, 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
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Street
6
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Avenue
7
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
9
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 495 South: Worcester
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 125: Plaistow New Hampshire, Haverhill
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MA 125: Plaistow New Hampshire, Haverhill
13
Keep slight right to continue on MA 125 North: Plaistow New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 125 North: Plaistow New Hampshire
14
Merge slight left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Atkinson Depot Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Atkinson Depot Road
16
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Dover, NH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atkinson, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atkinson, 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
$6.76 one way
$13.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Atkinson, NH
Late night in Atkinson on Thursday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
12 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
58m 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 Atkinson, NH covers 42 miles and takes about 58m 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 21 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 $6.76 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 Atkinson, NH is easy. At 58m 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 Atkinson, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Atkinson, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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