Origin
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Thursday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to New Ipswich, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 $12.11 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
37.6 miles from Dover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 75.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 1h 55m 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 New Ipswich, 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 New Ipswich, 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
17 mi
·
25 min
22
Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
23
Continue on Gibbons Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gibbons Highway
24
Turn left onto Greenville Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Greenville Road
25
Turn right onto Mill Street
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street
26
Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hubbard Hill Road
27
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn left onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
River Street
29
Continue on Highbridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highbridge Road
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
31
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn slight right onto Main Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
33
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 37.6 miles from Dover, NH, or about 57m 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Ipswich, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NH
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Dover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.6 mi from Dover, NH · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Ipswich, NH
The final approach into New Ipswich, 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
$12.11 one way
$24.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
New Ipswich, NH
Late night in New Ipswich on Thursday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
10 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 55m 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 New Ipswich, NH covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 37.6 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 $12.11 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 New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 1h 55m 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 New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dover, NH to New Ipswich, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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