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Trip from Dover, NH to Danville, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

28.5 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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 Danville, NH, NH

Danville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Dover, NH to Danville, NH covers 28.5 miles and takes about 50m 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 $4.59 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14.2 miles from Dover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 28.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Danville, NH is easy. At 50m 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 Danville, 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 Danville, 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 3 toward Lee Circle

289 ft · 8 sec · Lee Circle
15

Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

10 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
16

Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
17

Turn right onto Middle Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Middle Road
18

Continue on Brentwood Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Brentwood Road
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
20

Turn left onto Red Brook Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Red Brook Road
21

Turn left onto Danville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Danville Road
22

Continue on Main Street

3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
23

Turn right

187 ft · 14 sec
24

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 14.2 miles from Dover, NH, or about 25m 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 28.5 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.2 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Dover, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dover, NH

This is one driving day of about 28.5 miles and 50m.

At 28.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.2 mi from Dover, NH · 25m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Hampstead, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Epping, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Danville, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danville, 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

$4.59 one way

$9.18 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.05 $10.10
premium $4.86 $5.46 $10.92
diesel $5.61 $6.29 $12.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.99 $1.37
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Night in Dover on Wednesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danville, NH

Night in Danville on Wednesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

11 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

50m 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 Danville, NH covers 28.5 miles and takes about 50m 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 14.2 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 $4.59 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 Danville, NH is easy. At 50m 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 Danville, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Danville, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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