Trip from Dover, NH to Rindge, NH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

83.1 mi

134 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 31m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 17m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 30m

8 PM

2h 6m

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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Rindge, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dover, NH to Rindge, NH covers 83.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Gibbons Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.5 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.84 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

41.5 miles from Dover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 101	43.5 mi	58m
Calef Highway	9.6 mi	14m
Gibbons Highway	4.6 mi	7m
Knox Marsh Road	3.2 mi	5m
West Road	3.1 mi	7m
Turnpike Road	3.1 mi	4m
Cathedral Road	2.9 mi	5m
General Miller Highway	2.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: NH 101 — 43.5 mi, about 58m

Traffic on I-293

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~4,592 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~166 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

27.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 75 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Rindge, 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

20 mi · 23 min · NH 101

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101

3.3 mi · 4 min · NH 101

Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101

2.2 mi · 3 min · NH 101

Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

Turn left onto NH 101

0.4 mi · 48 sec · NH 101

Use the left lane.

Continue on NH 101

17 mi · 25 min · NH 101

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto NH 101

1.4 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

Continue on NH 101

4.6 mi · 7 min · Gibbons Highway

Turn left onto Temple Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road

Continue on General Miller Highway

2.0 mi · 4 min · General Miller Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto General Miller Highway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · General Miller Highway

Turn left onto NH 45

123 ft · 2 sec · Senator Tobey Highway

Turn slight right onto West Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · West Road

Continue on Nashua Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Nashua Road

At end of road, turn right onto NH 124

3.1 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Road

Turn left onto Prescott Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Prescott Road

Turn straight onto Squantum Road

246 ft · 6 sec · Squantum Road

Continue on Cathedral Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Cathedral Road

Continue on Payson Hill Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Payson Hill Road

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 41.5 miles from Dover, NH, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 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 18 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 59m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rindge, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dover, NH

This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 43.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Amherst, NH

42 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

Brentwood, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Manchester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

The Black Forest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Amherst, New Hampshire

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 47min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16036720500

Visit website

Grill 603

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Milford, New Hampshire

0.9 mi

Hometown Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rindge, New Hampshire

1.5 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Union Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milford, New Hampshire

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 38min to go 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16032773181

Visit website

The Riverhouse Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milford, New Hampshire

1 mi

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, New Hampshire

1.5 mi

The Black Forest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16036720500

Visit website

Grill 603

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16032136764

Visit website

Hometown Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Rindge, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16038993200

Emma's 321 Pub & Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Rindge, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16038993322

Visit website

The Hills Restaurant at Hampshire Hills

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16036737123

Visit website

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–9 pm

+16036729898

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

Union Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16032773181

Visit website

The Riverhouse Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Milford, New Hampshire

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16032495556

Visit website

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Cafe 532 Grille, Bar & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Jaffrey, New Hampshire

+16035327777

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

Aroma Joe's #101

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 5:15 am–9 pm

+16034021195

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.1 — 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.

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

38.8 mi into trip | ~55m in | NH 101

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...

42.1 mi into trip | ~59m in | NH 101

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.84 one way

$27.68 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.70	$15.36	$30.72
premium	$5.07	$16.57	$33.15
diesel	$5.60	$18.32	$36.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.21

Turnpike Road (3.1 mi) $0.21

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.9	$8.73	$3.99
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.27	$3.32
EV Truck/SUV	33.2	$11.63	$5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Dover, NH

Late night in Dover on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NE 0 to 5 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Destination

Rindge, NH

Late night in Rindge on Wednesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Rain Showers

E 0 to 5 mph 39% chance Live forecast

78°F

Amherst, NH

42 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

4 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

2h 12m 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?

83.1 mi in 2h 12m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NH 101.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 43.5 mi on NH 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 83.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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

Gently rolling terrain

1,302 ft 66 ft

Total Climb

1,588 ft

Total Descent

352 ft

Highest Point

1,302 ft

~83.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,236 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dover, NH and Rindge, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford and Nashua.

Manchester

38.8 mi in | ~55m | via NH 101

Bedford

38.8 mi in | ~55m | via NH 101

Nashua

42.1 mi in | ~59m | via NH 101

About the Cities

Starting in Dover, NH

Full guide →

Founded 1623

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.

Top landmarks

• Woodman Institute Museum — historic house in New Hampshire, United States
• Cocheco Mills
• Sawyer Woolen Mills — historic district in Dover, United States of America

Arriving in Rindge, NH

Full guide →

Founded 1768

Rindge is a city in Southern New Hampshire.

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 2h 12m. Total distance: 83.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.5 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.21 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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.

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 Rindge, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 Rindge, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dover, NH to Rindge, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-293

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

The Black Forest

Union Coffee Company

The Black Forest

Grill 603

Hometown Diner

Emma's 321 Pub & Kitchen

The Hills Restaurant at Hampshire Hills

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery

Copper Door

Cotton Restaurant

Union Coffee Company

The Riverhouse Cafe

Simply Delicious Bakery

Cafe 532 Grille, Bar & Catering

The Country Loon Cafe

Aroma Joe's #101

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bedrock Gardens

Keyes Memorial Park

Joshua's Park

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

SEE Science Center

Mel's Funway Park

Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dover, NH

Rindge, NH

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dover, NH

Arriving in Rindge, NH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

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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