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Trip from New Hampton, NH to Dover, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

58.5 mi

94 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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Downtown New Hampton, NH, NH

New Hampton, NH

James Mirakian

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

Dover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Hampton, NH to Dover, NH covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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, NH 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on NH 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.42 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.

Midpoint

29.2 miles from New Hampton, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from New Hampton, NH to Dover, NH covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NH 104.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 58.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.9 miles (NH 104): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | NH 104

At end of road, turn right onto NH 104

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway

Turn right onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m 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
6
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Sixth Street

Turn left onto Sixth Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 11 14.6 mi 22m
Spaulding Turnpike 8.7 mi 10m
NH 104 8.4 mi 13m
Mount Major Highway 6.3 mi 10m
Lakeshore Road 4.6 mi 7m
Mt. Major Highway 2.1 mi 4m
Endicott Street North 2.1 mi 4m
Weirs Road 2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: NH 11 — 14.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 132

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Shingle Camp Hill Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shingle Camp Hill Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto NH 104

4.9 mi · 7 min · NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on NH 104

3.6 mi · 5 min · NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto US 3

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto US 3

117 ft · 6 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
7

Continue on US 3

1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
8

Continue on US 3

2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
9

Enter roundabout onto NH 11B

153 ft · 2 sec · Endicott Street East
10

Continue on NH 11B

1.4 mi · 2 min · Endicott Street East
11

Continue on NH 11B

2.0 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
12

Turn left onto NH 11

4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
13

Continue on NH 11

6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
14

Continue on NH 11

2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
15

Continue on NH 11

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
16

Turn left onto NH 28A

305 ft · 9 sec · East Side Drive
17

Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
18

Turn right onto NH 28

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 28
19

Enter roundabout onto NH 11

0.1 mi · 21 sec · NH 11
20

Continue on NH 11

14 mi · 22 min · NH 11
Use the left lane.
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 15
22

Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

0.3 mi · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South
Exit 15
23

Merge onto NH 16; US 202

8.7 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 9 Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
25

At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto Sixth Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Central Avenue
28

Turn left

114 ft · 5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
29

Arrive at 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 Hampton, NH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 miles.

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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.2 miles or 50m 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 22m

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 New Hampton, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Hampton, NH

This is one driving day of about 58.5 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from New Hampton, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 11 for about 14.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from New Hampton, NH · 50m into the drive

Downtown Alton, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, 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

Meredith, NH

Fuel and coffee

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

Alton, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from New Hampton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.5

Dover, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.9

Rochester, New Hampshire

+18333994638

Visit website

Gunstock Mountain Resort

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.9

Gilford, New Hampshire

+16032934341

Visit website

Winnipesaukee Pier

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.5

Laconia, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

Visit website

Endicott Rock State Historic Site

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 12.5

Laconia, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16032713556

Visit website

Waukewan Highlands Community Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.4

Meredith, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16032794538

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.42 one way

$18.84 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.36 $20.72
premium $4.86 $11.20 $22.41
diesel $5.61 $12.92 $25.83

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 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 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.19 $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 Hampton, NH

Evening in New Hampton on Friday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover, NH

Evening in Dover on Friday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Alton, NH

29 mi in

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

15 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 36m 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 Hampton, NH to Dover, NH covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 11, Spaulding Turnpike, NH 104. 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 Hampton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.42 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 58.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.9 miles (NH 104): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from New Hampton, NH to Dover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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