Origin
Dover, NH
Afternoon in Dover on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Boscawen, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to Boscawen, NH covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike, US 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Dover Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| US 4 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I 393 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| King Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Boscawen, NH.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108
320 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
Knox Marsh Road
8
Continue on NH 9
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
10
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
11
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
15
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
16
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
17
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
21
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
23
Take the exit onto US 4
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
24
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
26
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
28
Continue on US 4
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto The Acre
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
The Acre
30
Arrive at destination
The Acre
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.53 one way
$15.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.54
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
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 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $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
Boscawen, NH
Afternoon in Boscawen on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 10 mph
1% chance
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
9 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 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
46.8 mi in 1h 16m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Dover Road.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Dover Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.8 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Dover Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.02 in tolls one way, starting with First New Hampshire Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boscawen, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boscawen, NH before heading back.
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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