Origin
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 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 $7.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 46.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Boscawen, NH is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Boscawen, 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 Boscawen, 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
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
29
Turn left onto The Acre
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
The Acre
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Dover, NH · 38m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Boscawen, NH
The final approach into Boscawen, 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
$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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
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
Morning in Boscawen on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
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 Boscawen, NH covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 23.4 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 $7.53 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 Boscawen, NH is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Boscawen, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Boscawen, 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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