Origin
Gilmanton, NH
Evening in Gilmanton on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilmanton, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilmanton, NH
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Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gilmanton, NH to Dover, NH covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 11, Spaulding Turnpike, New Hampshire Route 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on NH 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 39.2 miles, with most of the trip on NH 11 and Spaulding Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on NH 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 11 and Spaulding Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in near NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Indian Brook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gilmanton, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Somersworth along the way.
Somersworth
36.6 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 11 | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| New Hampshire Route 140 | 8 mi | 14m |
| Frank C. Gilman Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sixth Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Indian Brook Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Factory Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 11
— 14.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilmanton, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Currier Hill Road
248 ft
·
10 sec
·
Currier Hill Road
2
Turn slight right onto NH 107
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Province Road
3
Turn left onto NH 140
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
New Hampshire Route 140
4
Continue on NH 140
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank C. Gilman Highway
5
Continue on NH 140
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Factory Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NH 11
8
Continue on NH 11
14 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 11
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 15
10
Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
NH 16 On-Ramp South
Exit 15
11
Merge onto NH 16; US 202
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
13
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Gilmanton, NH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Gilmanton, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, NH
The final approach into Dover, 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
$6.31 one way
$12.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Spaulding Turnpike
(8.7 mi)
$0.61
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: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Dover, NH
Evening in Dover on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Alton, NH
20 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
5 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 4m 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 Gilmanton, NH to Dover, NH covers 39.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 11, Spaulding Turnpike, New Hampshire Route 140. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Gilmanton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gilmanton, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Somersworth along the way.
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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