Origin
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Hampton Falls, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NH
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Hampton Falls, NH
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Trip Overview
Dover, NH to Hampton Falls, NH is 23.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Spaulding Turnpike and Blue Star Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for a short hop or an add-on to a longer journey. The route is primarily on highways, so it's efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 10 mi | 13m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Locust Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 10 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Hampton Falls, NH.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108
320 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto Hale Street
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hale Street
5
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NH 108
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto NH 16
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward 101 East: Hampton Beaches
12
Merge onto NH 101
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 1: Hampton, Seabrook
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Road
15
Turn left onto Depot Road
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Depot Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Depot Road
Turn left onto Depot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Spaulding Turnpike
(10 mi)
$0.70
Blue Star Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hampton Falls, NH
Morning in Hampton Falls on Tuesday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
35m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 23.6 miles spent on major roads like the Spaulding Turnpike and Blue Star Turnpike. You'll encounter an exit roughly every 2 miles on average given the highway density. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 10 miles on the Spaulding Turnpike. Be prepared for typical highway merging and passing dynamics for most of this trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Spaulding Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Spaulding Turnpike and Blue Star Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dover, NH and Hampton Falls, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, 101 East: Hampton Beaches and Seabrook.
Manchester
18.7 mi in
|
~26m
101 East: Hampton Beaches
19.3 mi in
|
~28m
Seabrook
21.9 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Dover, NH
Full guide →Dover is a city in New Hampshire, United States. Settled in 1623, it pre-dates the founding of America and is the 7th oldest city in the country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hampton Falls, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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; NH 108 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton Falls, 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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