Origin
Wolfeboro, NH
Morning in Wolfeboro on Friday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wolfeboro, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wolfeboro, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Dover, NH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 11, State Route 28, Spaulding Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on NH 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on NH 11 and State Route 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on NH 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 11 and State Route 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near NH 11.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (NH 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 11
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
35 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Indian Brook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Somersworth along the way.
Somersworth
35 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 11 | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| State Route 28 | 9 mi | 13m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Sixth Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Indian Brook Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NH 16 On-Ramp South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 11
— 14.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolfeboro, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on NH 28
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 28
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 28
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
NH 11
4
Continue on NH 11
14 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 11
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 15
6
Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
NH 16 On-Ramp South
Exit 15
7
Merge onto NH 16; US 202
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
9
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Wolfeboro, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Wolfeboro, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dover, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Dover on Friday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
36°F
Farmington, NH
19 mi in
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
9 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Dover, NH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 11, State Route 28, Spaulding Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Wolfeboro, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (NH 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wolfeboro, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Somersworth along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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