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Trip from New Boston, NH to Dover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

58.4 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

New Boston, NH

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county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Dover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Boston, NH to Dover, NH covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 58.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mont Vernon 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New Boston, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 1h 18m 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 New Boston, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mont Vernon Road
Old Coach Road
River Road
New Boston Road
Pleasant Street
Main Street
South Mast Street
Mast Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mont Vernon Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Dover, NH.

1

Start on Old Coach Road

220 ft · 11 sec · Old Coach Road
2

Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Mont Vernon Road
3

Turn slight right onto Old Coach Road

440 ft · 15 sec · Old Coach Road
4

Turn left onto River Road

4.8 mi · 9 min · River Road
5

Continue on New Boston Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · New Boston Road
6

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

23 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
8

Exit the rotary onto Main Street

135 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on South Mast Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Mast Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street

102 ft · 3 sec · South Mast Street
11

Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mast Street
12

Continue on Mast Road

4.3 mi · 8 min · Mast Road
13

Turn left onto Pinard Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Pinard Street
14

Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
15

Continue on Kelley Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kelley Street
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Coolidge Avenue
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street

505 ft · 16 sec · Amory Street
18

Continue on West Bridge Street

2.0 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street
19

Take the ramp left toward I 93 South

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 93 South
20

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 26 sec
21

Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

0.8 mi · 1 min · NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
22

Merge slight right

18 mi · 21 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NH 125: Epping, Kingston
24

Turn left onto Calef Highway

9.7 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

26 ft · 1 sec · Lee Circle
26

Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
27

Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

0.2 mi · 36 sec · NH 155: Lee, Madbury
28

Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
29

Continue on Lee Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
30

Continue on Manchester Road

348 ft · 8 sec · Manchester Road
31

Continue on Knox Marsh Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
32

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

13 ft · Silver Street
33

Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
34

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Locust Street
35

Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
36

Turn right onto Third Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Third Street
37

Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue

213 ft · 6 sec · Central Avenue
38

Turn left

115 ft · 5 sec
39

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from New Boston, NH · 39m into the drive

city in Greater Manchester, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Manchester, NH

29 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

Bedford, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Manchester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from New Boston, 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

$9.40 one way

$18.80 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.34 $20.69
premium $4.86 $11.18 $22.37
diesel $5.61 $12.89 $25.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Boston, NH

Afternoon in New Boston on Thursday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover, NH

Afternoon in Dover on Thursday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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 18m 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 New Boston, NH to Dover, NH covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from New Boston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 New Boston, NH to Dover, NH is easy. At 1h 18m 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 New Boston, NH to Dover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Boston, NH to Dover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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