Origin
Barrington, NH
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Barrington and Dover, New Hampshire, is a quick 10.7-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Littleworth Road, the Franklin Pierce Highway, and Silver Street. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or local excursion. Whether you are running errands or heading into town, the straightforward nature of this route makes it a simple, stress-free experience for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Littleworth Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Silver Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Locust Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Third Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Littleworth Road
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on NH 9
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Continue on NH 9
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Littleworth Road
3
Turn left onto NH 9
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
5
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
6
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
7
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
9
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Depart onto NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Turn left onto NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 9 / Silver Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 9 / Silver Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:20 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning the entire journey is comprised of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 4.5 miles along Littleworth Road. Because the route relies entirely on local corridors, you should prepare for a steady pace that requires your full attention through various turns and transitions between the Franklin Pierce Highway and Silver Street.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Littleworth Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 10.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (NH 9 / Silver Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Littleworth Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (NH 9 / Silver Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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