Origin
New Boston, NH
Late night in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Best Time to Leave
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.
New Boston, NH
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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.
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
29.2 miles from New Boston, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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
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 29.2 miles from New Boston, NH, or about 39m 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.2 miles or 39m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Boston, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Boston, NH
This is one driving day of about 58.4 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from New Boston, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Destination
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Thursday
Local time
2:02 AM
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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