Origin
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Mont Vernon, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to Mont Vernon, NH covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 $9.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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 28m drive with frequent turns across 57.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Mont Vernon, NH is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Mont Vernon, 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 Mont Vernon, 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
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
16
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
19
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
20
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
21
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
13 min
22
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
23
Turn right onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
24
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
25
Turn left onto Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dodge Road
26
Continue on Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
28
Turn left onto Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
29
Continue on Old Amherst Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
30
Turn left onto North Main Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Dover, NH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mont Vernon, NH
The final approach into Mont Vernon, 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
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.17 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Mont Vernon, NH
Morning in Mont Vernon on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
29 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
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
1h 28m 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 Mont Vernon, NH covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 28.7 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 $9.24 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 Mont Vernon, NH is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Mont Vernon, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to Mont Vernon, 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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