United States · NH
White Mountain driving with a genuine toll climb to a summit and a notch road that turns golden in autumn.
Scored roads
2
Combined length
41.6 mi
Driving time
1 hr 41 min
Best season
June to October
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Scores combine driving quality and scenery, checked against current closure notices for New Hampshire. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 7 June 2026
Ranked
01 · New Hampshire
White Mountain sweepers with no services and the best autumn colour in America.
34.2 mi · Rating 9 / 10 · 1 hr 23 min
Spectacular but very busy during October leaf season
02 · New Hampshire
Twelve kilometres of climb to the worst weather in America, with no barriers at all.
7.5 mi · Rating 8.8 / 10 · 18 min
Open May to October, weather can shut it any day
Planning
North Conway
June to October
Allow roughly 2 days to drive all of these without rushing, plus transit time to reach the state.