Origin
Loudon, NH
Late night in Loudon on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loudon, NH to Dover, NH
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loudon, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
Filip Wouters
Trip Overview
The drive from Loudon, NH to Dover, NH covers 35 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chichester Road, King Road, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 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
17.5 miles from Loudon, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 35 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chichester Road 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 Loudon, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 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 Loudon, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dover Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Epsom Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Turnpike Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chichester Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loudon, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on South Village Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Village Road
2
Continue on Chichester Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Chichester Road
3
Continue on King Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
King Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dover Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dover Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Epsom Circle
6
Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
7
Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
8
Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
9
Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
10
Continue on Concord Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Concord Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lee Circle
12
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
13
Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NH 155: Lee, Madbury
14
Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
15
Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
16
Continue on Manchester Road
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manchester Road
17
Continue on Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street
13 ft
·
Silver Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
20
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Locust Street
21
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
22
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
23
Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn left
115 ft
·
5 sec
25
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 17.5 miles from Loudon, NH, or about 27m 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 35 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
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 Loudon, 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 Loudon, NH
This is one driving day of about 35 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Loudon, 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 17.5 mi from Loudon, NH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Loudon, 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
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
4:00 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
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 Loudon, NH to Dover, NH covers 35 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chichester Road, King Road, Dover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Loudon, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 Loudon, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 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 Loudon, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Loudon, NH to Dover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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