Dover, NH to Deering, NH is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via NH 101 and Calef Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 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 mix of highway cruising and local road travel, making it a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a relatively short transit between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Dover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 101
18.4 mi
21m
Calef Highway
9.6 mi
14m
Deering Road
5 mi
9m
Mast Road
4.3 mi
8m
South Stark Highway
3.8 mi
6m
Deering Center Road
3.2 mi
6m
Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
5m
Bridge Street
2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Deering, 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
0.2 mi·33 sec·Locust Street
6
Turn right onto NH 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Silver Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
215 ft·4 sec·Knox Marsh Road
8
Continue on NH 9
3.2 mi·5 min·Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 155
347 ft·7 sec·Manchester Road
10
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi·2 min·Lee Road
11
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi·2 min·Turtle Pond Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
13
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi·1 min·Concord Road
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
290 ft·8 sec·Calef Highway
15
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi·14 min·Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi·21 min·NH 101
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·38 sec
Toward I 93 North: ConcordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 93
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 8Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
21
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·13 sec
22
Turn straight onto Wellington Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Wellington Road
23
Continue on Bridge Street
2.0 mi·5 min·Bridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on Amory Street
388 ft·10 sec·Amory Street
Use the left lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Coolidge Avenue
0.2 mi·29 sec·Coolidge Avenue
26
Turn left onto Kelley Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Kelley Street
27
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi·25 sec·Nazaire Biron Bridge
28
Continue on Pinard Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Pinard Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A
4.3 mi·8 min·Mast Road
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi·1 min·South Mast Street
31
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
37 ft·1 sec·South Mast Street
32
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi·1 min·South Mast Street
33
Enter roundabout onto NH 13; NH 114
50 ft·0 sec·Main Street
34
Continue on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi·56 sec·Main Street
35
Continue on NH 114
1.7 mi·3 min·North Mast Street
36
Continue on NH 114
1.1 mi·1 min·North Mast Road
37
Continue on NH 114
3.8 mi·6 min·South Stark Highway
38
Turn left onto Short Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Short Street
39
Turn right onto NH 77
181 ft·8 sec·Dustin Tavern Road
40
Turn left onto NH 149
5.0 mi·9 min·Deering Road
41
Continue on NH 149
3.2 mi·6 min·Deering Center Road
42
Turn left onto Reservoir Road
235 ft·11 sec·Reservoir Road
43
Turn left onto Maple Street
167 ft·7 sec·Maple Street
44
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Given this drive is just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any local commuter traffic. The route is short enough that you likely won't need extensive stops, but if you do, consider breaking up the 18.4-mile stretch on NH 101. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $10, so a full tank before you leave Dover should be sufficient for the entire trip to Deering.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.5 miles from Dover, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deering, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dover, NH
This is one driving day of about 63 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Dover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42 — 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.
6
36.8 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
6
37.6 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
6
42 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|NH 114A / Mast Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A / Mast Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.14 one way
$22.27 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$12.20
$24.40
premium
$5.29
$13.12
$26.24
diesel
$5.35
$13.27
$26.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.9
0
$6.62
$3.02
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.51
$2.52
EV Truck/SUV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of May 31, 2026
Origin
Dover, NH
Afternoon
in Dover on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
NW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Deering, NH
Afternoon
in Deering on Wednesday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
72°F
Manchester, NH
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 30% of this 63-mile route is highway, primarily on NH 101. You'll encounter your longest stretch without exiting at 18.4 miles on NH 101. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Calef Highway and Deering Road, which will feel more like local cruising. Expect a noticeable shift in pace as you move from the highway to these more direct, less-trafficked roads.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 26 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 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 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Deering, 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: 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 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deering, NH before heading back.
