Origin
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Newmarket, 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
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Newmarket, NH
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Trip Overview
Dover, NH to Newmarket, NH is 9.2 miles and takes about 20m via Newmarket Road/Durham Road/Dover Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Hampshire, making it a convenient local trip. The route is characterized by its numerous turns, suggesting a need for attention and a relaxed pace. With only 9.2 miles and a 20-minute estimated drive time, this journey is easily manageable within a single day, leaving ample time for exploration upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Durham Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Locust Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Newmarket Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Newmarket, 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
·
26 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NH 108
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Durham Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NH 108
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
9
Turn left onto NH 108
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Newmarket Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NH 108
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
NH 108
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.4 — 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.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Locust Street
Turn left onto Locust Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto NH 108 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NH 108 / Newmarket Road
Turn left onto NH 108 / Newmarket Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Newmarket, NH
Late night in Newmarket on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
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 for this 9.2-mile trip, with zero highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Newmarket Road. As you navigate through local roads like Durham Road and Dover Road, be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight runs. This kind of driving requires constant engagement with your navigation and surroundings, offering a more intimate connection with the local landscape.
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: 3.2 mi on Newmarket Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.
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 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.5 miles (Locust Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.2 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Newmarket 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; 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 0.5 miles (Locust Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newmarket, 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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