Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Wolfeboro, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Dover, NH to Wolfeboro, NH covers 37.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 28, Spaulding Turnpike, Henry Wilson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on NH 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 59m highway drive covering 37.4 miles, with most of the trip on NH 28 and Spaulding Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on NH 28.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 28 and Spaulding Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 2 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North: Rochester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NH 11 / Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dover, NH and Wolfeboro, NH, road signs point toward Spaulding Turnpike North and Alton.
Spaulding Turnpike North
Alton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 11.4 mi | 18m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Henry Wilson Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NH Route 11 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Farmington Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Indian Brook Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Wolfeboro, NH.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108
Turn straight onto NH 9; NH 108
Turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto NH 16
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 11
Continue on NH 11
Continue on NH 11
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Dover, NH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wolfeboro, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Dover on Friday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Wolfeboro on Friday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
36°F
Farmington, NH
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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