Origin
Milton, NH
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, 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
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, NH
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Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through New Hampshire, the 19.9-mile connection between Milton and Dover is a straightforward, efficient commute. You can expect to complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance for most standard vehicles. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Whether you are running errands or heading toward the coast, this drive offers a practical way to navigate the area without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 15 mi | 19m |
| Sixth Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| White Mountain Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Indian Brook Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dawson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 15 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Dawson Street
481 ft
·
25 sec
·
Dawson Street
2
Turn left onto Mill Street
166 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn right onto NH 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
White Mountain Highway
4
Turn right onto NH 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester
6
Merge onto NH 16
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
8
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Avenue
11
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, R...
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Indian Brook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Spaulding Turnpike
(15 mi)
$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:25 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.
Temperature spread
16 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
30m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 75% of your time spent on main thoroughfares like the Spaulding Turnpike. You will find yourself cruising along a 15-mile stretch on the turnpike, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. As you transition off the highway, the route shifts into local navigation through Farmington Road and Sixth Street to reach your final destination. It is a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic detour, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal friction. Expect a consistent pace behind the wheel as you move through these primary transit corridors.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on Spaulding Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Spaulding Turnpike and Sixth Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
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 19.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (Indian Brook Drive): 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 Milton, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester and Somersworth.
Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth
2 mi in
|
~4m
Rochester
2 mi in
|
~4m
Somersworth
17.3 mi in
|
~24m
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 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.05 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.
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 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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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