Origin
Hampton Falls, NH
Morning in Hampton Falls on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Hampton Falls, NH to Dover, 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
36m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton Falls, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Dover, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hampton Falls, NH to Dover, NH is 24.1 miles and takes about 36m via Spaulding Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive contained entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway focus and brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes, making it a simple and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Lafayette Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Locust Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Third Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Falls, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Depot Road
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lafayette Road
3
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
4
Turn slight right onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto I 95
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Spaulding Turnpike
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
Exit 4
Toward US 4, NH 16: New Hampshire Lakes, White Mountains
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 108: Dover, Durham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto NH 108
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Turn right
120 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn right onto Locust Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
14
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
16
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
17
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease Int...
9
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Spaulding Turnpike toward US 4, NH 16: New Hampshire Lakes, White Mountains
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward US 4, NH 16: New Hampshire Lakes, White...
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NH 108: Dover, Durham
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 7
Toward NH 108: Dover, Durham
6
24 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Spaulding Turnpike
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
Blue Star Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
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: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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.
Road read
36m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey utilizing major turnpikes. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the 24.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles on the Spaulding Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The Blue Star Turnpike and Exeter-Hampton Expressway also contribute to the highway feel, meaning you'll largely be on multi-lane roads designed for efficient travel between these two New Hampshire locations.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Spaulding Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (Spaulding Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hampton Falls, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Maine, Pease International Tradeport, White Mountains and Durham.
Boston
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
Maine
4.8 mi in
|
~8m
Pease International Tradeport
4.8 mi in
|
~8m
White Mountains
12.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via Spaulding Turnpike
Durham
22.5 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 36m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.18 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 Dover, 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: at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (Spaulding Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Dover, NH
More from Hampton Falls, NH
More trips to Dover, NH
Explore more options from Hampton Falls, NH or browse trips ending in Dover, NH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NH road trips.