Origin
Madison, NH
Night in Madison on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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 29m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Madison to Dover, NH, covers a distance of 57.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes of drive time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable excursion within the Northeast region. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It serves as a straightforward connection between the two New Hampshire locations, emphasizing efficiency over long-distance travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Mountain Highway | 27.3 mi | 41m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 21 mi | 27m |
| Plains Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Village Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Sixth Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Indian Brook Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
White Mountain Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on this road
153 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 113
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Road
3
Turn left onto NH 41
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Plains Road
4
Turn left onto NH 16
27 mi
·
41 min
·
White Mountain Highway
5
Continue on NH 16
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
7
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Madison, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Turn left onto NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
6
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Indian Brook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.47
Spaulding Turnpike
(21 mi)
$1.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Dover, NH
Night in Dover on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
15 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 29m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between different road types as you navigate south. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 27.3 miles along the White Mountain Highway. The route relies on a combination of the White Mountain Highway, the Spaulding Turnpike, and Plains Road to move you toward your destination. You should be prepared for the shift in pace as you move from the initial highway segments into the local road sections. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that balances sustained speed with the more localized flow of the final legs.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on White Mountain Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near NH 16 / White Mountain Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
958 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
534 ft
Total Descent
970 ft
Highest Point
958 ft
~24.8 mi in
Elevation Range
892 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on White Mountain Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.47 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding 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.
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 6.8 miles (NH 16 / White Mountain Highway): Navigation decision point; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.4 miles (Indian Brook Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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