Road Trips from Dover, NH
Hey, looking for a quick escape from Dover? You've got options ranging from short, under-an-hour drives to longer, half-day excursions. Most routes feature a mix of highway and surface roads, with mostly flat or gently rolling terrain, making for smooth drives. Several destinations are close to parks, and one even has Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park nearby, perfect if you want a bit of culture mixed with your drive.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
0.9h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
Webster, NH
1h 30m53 mi one way
This 1.5-hour trip to Webster offers a drive score of 9, with gently rolling terrain. It's a good choice if you want a slightly longer drive than Candia but less distance than Canaan, and it still has park access.
Candia, NH
52m34 mi one way
For a quick outing, Candia is just 0.9 hours away. This route has a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain, making it the fastest option. It’s a good choice if you’re short on time but still want to get out of town.
Greenfield, NH
1h 53m65.9 mi one way
Greenfield is a longer drive at 1.9 hours, with a drive score of 8. This route primarily uses surface roads and has mostly flat terrain, offering a different driving experience than the highway-heavy options.
Deering, NH
1h 46m63 mi one way
A 1.8-hour drive will get you to Deering. This route has a high drive score of 9 and features gently rolling terrain. It's a solid mid-range option in terms of distance, similar to Wilton but with a different terrain profile.
Temple, NH
1h 47m71.2 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Canaan, NH
2h 19m83.5 mi one way
This 2.3-hour drive to Canaan is notable for including Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park nearby. The drive score is 9, and the terrain is gently rolling, offering a longer excursion with a cultural point of interest.
Alstead, NH
2h 35m94.7 mi one way
Alstead is a 2.6-hour drive, making it one of the longer options. It features a high drive score of 9 and access to Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. The terrain is gently rolling.
Hanover, NH
2h 24m102.6 mi one way
Hanover is a 2.4-hour drive and features mostly highway for most of the route, with a drive score of 9. Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is accessible nearby. The terrain is gently rolling.
Grafton, NH
2h 3m75.1 mi one way
Grafton is a 2.1-hour drive, offering a drive score of 9. This route uses a mix of highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is also a nearby option.
Lisbon, NH
2h 49m118.6 mi one way
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Webster, NH
1h 30m53 mi one way
Canaan, NH
2h 19m83.5 mi one way
Alstead, NH
2h 35m94.7 mi one way
Hanover, NH
2h 24m102.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With gently rolling and flat terrains, spring drives to areas near parks are pleasant as the landscape awakens.
Summer
The mix of highway and surface roads makes summer drives to park-adjacent destinations enjoyable for day trips.
Fall
Gently rolling terrain routes provide good views, especially for drives near parks during the autumn season.
Winter
While no specific winter suitability is mentioned, the generally good drive scores suggest manageable travel on mixed or highway routes.
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