Dover, NH Road Trips

With 21 routes heading out and 19 heading in, Dover, NH works well as a launching point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 48 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Dover, NH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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

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Trip Routes

40

Longest Drive

108.4 mi

Franconia, NH

Quickest Drive

19m

Lee, NH

Plan Around Dover, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dover, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Franconia, NH to Dover, NH 108.4 mi · 2h 29m Unity, NH to Dover, NH 87.9 mi · 2h 23m Greenville, NH to Dover, NH 71.6 mi · 1h 49m Francestown, NH to Dover, NH 61.5 mi · 1h 45m

Continue From Dover, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dover, NH to Alstead, NH 94.7 mi · 2h 35m Dover, NH to Bartlett, NH 83.7 mi · 2h 13m Dover, NH to Canaan, NH 83.5 mi · 2h 19m Dover, NH to Bennington, NH 73.1 mi · 1h 52m

Trips from Dover, NH

Dover, NH to Alstead, NH

94.7 mi 2h 35m

Dover, NH to Bartlett, NH

83.7 mi 2h 13m

Dover, NH to Canaan, NH

83.5 mi 2h 19m

Dover, NH to Bennington, NH

73.1 mi 1h 52m

Dover, NH to Alexandria, NH

66.5 mi 1h 53m

Dover, NH to Greenfield, NH

65.9 mi 1h 53m

Dover, NH to Ashland, NH

58 mi 1h 41m

Dover, NH to Webster, NH

53 mi 1h 30m

Dover, NH to Canterbury, NH

43.4 mi 1h 17m

Dover, NH to Pinardville, NH

42.4 mi 1h 5m

Dover, NH to Atkinson, NH

42 mi 58m

Dover, NH to Manchester, NH

39.5 mi 58m

Dover, NH to Derry, NH

37.2 mi 1h 5m

Dover, NH to Newton, NH

36.6 mi 53m

Dover, NH to Derry Village, NH

36.1 mi 1h 2m

Dover, NH to Auburn, NH

35.7 mi 53m

Dover, NH to Candia, NH

34 mi 52m

Dover, NH to East Kingston, NH

27 mi 45m

Driving from Dover, NH

The typical drive from Dover, NH covers about 48 miles and takes around 1h 18m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 95 miles (2h 35m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Dover, NH most often head toward Alstead, NH (94.7 mi, 2h 35m), Bartlett, NH (83.7 mi, 2h 13m), Canaan, NH (83.5 mi, 2h 19m), Bennington, NH (73.1 mi, 1h 52m), and Alexandria, NH (66.5 mi, 1h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 48-mile trip from Dover, NH, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 mapped routes leaving Dover, NH and 19 routes heading into Dover, NH, covering 40 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 95 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dover, NH covers 95 miles and takes approximately 2h 35m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Dover, NH runs about 48 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 48-mile trip from Dover, NH costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dover, NH include Alstead, NH, Bartlett, NH, Canaan, NH and Bennington, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.