Origin
Dover, NH
Morning in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, NH to Manchester, 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
58m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
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.
Dover, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Connecting Dover and Manchester, this 39.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across New Hampshire. You can expect to complete the drive in approximately 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel covers your costs for this efficient transit between the two cities. Navigating via NH 101, Calef Highway, and Knox Marsh Road, you will find this route serves as a reliable link within the Northeast region. Because the duration is well under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight stops or extensive travel planning. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of local exploration, this simple path offers a practical way to transition between these two prominent New Hampshire hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Silver Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Manchester, 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: Concord
Use 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 8
Toward 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
24
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.6 — 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.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
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
Manchester, NH
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 0 to 5 mph
16% chance
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
4 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
58m 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?
Expect a balanced experience behind the wheel, as this route is classified as a mixed drive. With a highway share of 47 percent, you will alternate between faster stretches and more measured local road segments. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip spans 18.4 miles along NH 101, providing a consistent pace before you transition onto secondary roads like Calef Highway and Knox Marsh Road. This combination keeps the drive engaging without feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You will notice the rhythm of the road shift as you move away from the highway sections, requiring you to remain alert to the changing traffic patterns throughout the 39.5-mile journey.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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?
7/10
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 Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 1.3 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
392 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
342 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
392 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
327 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
Full guide →Manchester is in New Hampshire, USA. The state's largest city has enjoyed a renaissance over the past several years. Once home to the largest textiles facility in the world, the area has a vibrant and largely service-oriented economy. It is home to several educational institutions, including Southern New Hampshire University and St. Anselm College. In 2020, it was home to 116,000 people.
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 58m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Manchester, 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 1.3 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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