Origin
Ossipee, NH
Late night in Ossipee on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ossipee, 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
59m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ossipee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
Ossipee to Dover is 40.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Spaulding Turnpike and White Mountain Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive that transitions from highway speeds to more local roads as you approach your destination. Given the short distance and duration, it's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 21 mi | 27m |
| White Mountain Highway | 15.6 mi | 22m |
| Sixth Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Old Granite Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Indian Brook Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Courthouse Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 21 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossipee, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto NH 171
284 ft
·
5 sec
·
Courthouse Square
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 171
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Granite Road
4
Turn right onto NH 16
16 mi
·
22 min
·
White Mountain Highway
5
Continue on NH 16
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
7
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Ossipee, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.8 — 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 171 / Courthouse Square
Turn sharp left onto NH 171 / Courthouse Square
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
38.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Indian Brook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.47
Spaulding Turnpike
(21 mi)
$1.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
36°F
Milton, NH
20 mi in
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
9 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Spaulding Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21 miles on this roadway. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from more open highway to navigating local streets, particularly as you enter Dover. Be prepared for varying speed limits and road conditions as the route transitions.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on Spaulding Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 171 / Courthouse Square.
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 40.8 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 171 / Courthouse Square): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 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.
On the drive from Ossipee, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Somersworth along the way.
Somersworth
38.1 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.47 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: near the start (NH 171 / Courthouse Square): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 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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