Origin
Littleton, NH
Late night in Littleton on Monday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Littleton, NH to Dover, NH
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
123 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
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6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NH
Filip Wouters
Trip Overview
The drive from Littleton, NH to Dover, NH covers 123 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cottage Street, Bethlehem Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.69 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
61.5 miles from Littleton, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 123 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cottage 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 Littleton, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Littleton, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethlehem Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laconia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cottage Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Littleton, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Union Street
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn left onto Cottage Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cottage Street
3
Turn left onto Bethlehem Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bethlehem Road
4
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
8
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48 mi
·
51 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Laconia Road
11
Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
12
Continue on Depot Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on State Route 140
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 140
15
Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilmanton Road
16
Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi
·
17 min
·
New Hampshire Route 140
17
Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank C. Gilman Highway
18
Continue on Factory Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Factory Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
14 mi
·
22 min
22
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
23
Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
NH 16 On-Ramp South
24
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
27
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sixth Street
28
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Central Avenue
29
Turn left
115 ft
·
5 sec
30
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 61.5 miles from Littleton, NH, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Littleton, 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 Littleton, NH
This is one driving day of about 123 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Littleton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Littleton, NH · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Littleton, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dover, 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
$19.69 one way
$39.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $21.58 | $43.17 |
| premium | $4.83 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Monday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
2h 11m 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 Littleton, NH to Dover, NH covers 123 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cottage Street, Bethlehem Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 miles from Littleton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.69 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 Littleton, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Littleton, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Littleton, NH to Dover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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