Trip from Dover, NH to Greenfield, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 45m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 10m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 58m

3 PM

2h 0m

5 PM

2h 9m

8 PM

1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Dover, NH

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Greenfield, NH

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Trip Overview

This 65.9-mile drive from Dover, NH to Greenfield, NH offers a manageable 1-hour and 53-minute journey, making it an excellent choice for a single-day road trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes NH 101, Calef Highway, and River Road, suggesting a blend of highway and local road driving. Given its relatively short duration and lack of designated overnight stops, you can easily complete this trip in one day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for an engaging local experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.9 miles from Dover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 101	18.4 mi	21m
Calef Highway	9.6 mi	14m
River Road	4.7 mi	9m
New Boston Road	4.5 mi	9m
Mast Road	4.3 mi	8m
Francestown Road	4 mi	7m
Knox Marsh Road	3.2 mi	5m
Greenfield Road	3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: NH 101 — 18.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Greenfield, NH.

Start on this road

21 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108

320 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Central Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Hale Street

344 ft · 18 sec · Hale Street

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Locust Street

Turn right onto NH 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 9

215 ft · 4 sec · Knox Marsh Road

Continue on NH 9

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 155

347 ft · 7 sec · Manchester Road

Continue on NH 155

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

Continue on NH 155

1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto US 4

1.3 mi · 1 min · Concord Road

Enter roundabout onto NH 125

290 ft · 8 sec · Calef Highway

Continue on NH 125

9.6 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto NH 101

18 mi · 21 min · NH 101

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 93 North: Concord Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 93

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 93

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 8 Toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Turn straight onto Wellington Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Wellington Road

Continue on Bridge Street

2.0 mi · 5 min · Bridge Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on Amory Street

388 ft · 10 sec · Amory Street

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Coolidge Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Coolidge Avenue

Turn left onto Kelley Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kelley Street

Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge

Continue on Pinard Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Pinard Street

At end of road, turn right onto NH 114A

4.3 mi · 8 min · Mast Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on NH 114

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mast Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 114

37 ft · 1 sec · South Mast Street

Continue on NH 114

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Mast Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 13

109 ft · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on NH 13

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on NH 13

1.3 mi · 2 min · New Boston Road

Continue on NH 13

4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Depot Street

Turn right onto NH 77

205 ft · 5 sec · High Street

Continue on NH 136

4.0 mi · 7 min · Francestown Road

Continue on NH 136

3.2 mi · 6 min · New Boston Road

Turn slight left onto NH 136

3.0 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

Continue on NH 136

1.3 mi · 2 min · Town Line Road

Turn right onto NH 31; NH 136

306 ft · 10 sec · Forest Road

Turn right onto NH 31

80 ft · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

Arrive at destination

NH 31

Trip Plan

For this 1-hour and 53-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though an early start can help you avoid any potential local traffic. Since the total distance is just 65.9 miles and fuel costs are around $11, you won't need to worry about frequent gas station stops. There are no recommended stops included, so plan to bring snacks or identify potential spots as you go. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to road signage, especially when transitioning between NH 101, Calef Highway, and River Road, as the numerous turns are a defining characteristic.

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 32.9 miles from Dover, NH, or about 48m 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 32.9 miles or 48m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenfield, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 65.9 miles and 1h 53m.

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.

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, NH

33 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

Epping, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Dover, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 42.3

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manchester, New Hampshire

1.9 mi

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bedford, New Hampshire

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lee, New Hampshire

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 14.1

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16036592949

Visit website

Flight Coffee Goffstown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Goffstown, New Hampshire

0.7 mi

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 42.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 42.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 42.3

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

The Sweet Spot Bakery & Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.7

Weare, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16035296667

Visit website

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 42.3

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 14.1

Lee, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16036592949

Visit website

Flight Coffee Goffstown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16033845173

Visit website

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 42.3

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Dover, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 42.3

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Bedrock Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.1

Lee, New Hampshire

+16036592993

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.3

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

$10.61 one way

$21.22 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$11.67	$23.35
premium	$4.86	$12.62	$25.24
diesel	$5.61	$14.55	$29.10

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: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.8	$6.92	$3.16
Efficient EV	16.5	$5.77	$2.64
EV Truck/SUV	26.4	$9.23	$4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dover, NH

Late night in Dover on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenfield, NH

Late night in Greenfield on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Bedford, NH

33 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

8 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

1h 53m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 65.9-mile trip. While 28% of the journey involves highway travel, the majority will feel more like navigating local roads, interspersed with stretches on NH 101. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on NH 101. This profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more intricate, winding local routes, particularly as you approach Greenfield. The road will likely change character multiple times, requiring your attention.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

45 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

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 25 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads 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 Greenfield, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenfield, 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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Trip from Dover, NH to Greenfield, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Bagg Lunch

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

The Bagg Lunch

Cotton Restaurant

Copper Door

The Sweet Spot Bakery & Café

The Country Loon Cafe

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

Flight Coffee Goffstown

Simply Delicious Bakery

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

Bedrock Gardens

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

SEE Science Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dover, NH

Greenfield, NH

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 53m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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