Origin
Dover, NH
Night in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Hampton Beach, NH
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Hampton Beach, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to Hampton Beach, NH covers 24.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spaulding Turnpike, Blue Star Turnpike, Exeter-Hampton Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.4 miles from Dover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 24.8 miles, with most of the trip on Spaulding Turnpike and Blue Star Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 miles on Spaulding Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spaulding Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Spaulding Turnpike and Blue Star Turnpike. 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 24.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
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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.
7
1.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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Brown Avenue
Turn right onto Brown Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dover, NH and Hampton Beach, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and 101 East: Hampton Beaches.
Manchester
18.7 mi in
|
~26m
101 East: Hampton Beaches
19.3 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 10 mi | 13m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Locust Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brown Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ashworth Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 10 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Hampton Beach, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NH 108
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto NH 16
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward 101 East: Hampton Beaches
12
Merge onto NH 101
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Brown Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto NH 1A
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ashworth Avenue
15
Turn left onto I Street
523 ft
·
27 sec
·
I Street
16
Turn left onto NH 1A
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ocean Boulevard
17
Turn left onto H Street
152 ft
·
12 sec
·
H Street
18
Turn left
81 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at 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 12.4 miles from Dover, NH, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 miles.
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 24.8 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Beach, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NH
This is one driving day of about 24.8 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Spaulding Turnpike for about 10 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Dover, NH · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampton Beach, NH
The final approach into Hampton Beach, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hampton Beach, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Spaulding Turnpike
(10 mi)
$0.70
Blue Star Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Hampton Beach, NH
Night in Hampton Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
54°F
New Lebanon, NY
12 mi in
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.
Road read
38m 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 Hampton Beach, NH covers 24.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spaulding Turnpike, Blue Star Turnpike, Exeter-Hampton Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $3.99 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 24.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Dover, NH and Hampton Beach, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and 101 East: Hampton Beaches.
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