Origin
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from East Concord to Dover, expect a straightforward 38.6-mile journey that takes roughly 57 minutes to complete. This is a classic local transit between two Northeast hubs, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, the route is highly economical for those looking to traverse the region quickly. You will primarily navigate via Mountain Road, East Side Drive, and Loudon Road rather than major interstates. It is an ideal path for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed traffic, offering a simple and predictable commute within New Hampshire.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 393 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Side Drive | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Concord Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Side Drive
4
Continue on NH 132
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Side Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
7
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
8
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
251 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
10
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
12
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
14
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
15
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
16
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
18
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
19
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
20
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
21
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
23
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
24
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
25
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
27
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
28
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from East Concord, 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 2.3 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.54
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
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
Dover, NH
Late night in Dover on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
19 mi in
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
2 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 6m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because this 38.6-mile route relies entirely on local roads, your highway share is 0%, meaning you will avoid the monotonous grind of major interstates. The road conditions demand consistent attention due to the frequent turns, which contrasts sharply with long, straight highway stretches. You will experience a steady, rhythmic pace that shifts as you transition between these specific local corridors. Expect a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the road layout rather than maintaining high speeds.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Dover Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Madbury along the way.
Madbury
31.5 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Dover Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.02 in tolls one way, starting with First New Hampshire Turnpike. 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 Dover, 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: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, 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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