Origin
Northwood, NH
Late night in Northwood on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwood, 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
28m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood, NH
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Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in the Northeast, the 16.8-mile journey from Northwood to Dover, NH, is an ideal choice. Covering this distance typically takes about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Old Turnpike Road, Knox Marsh Road, and Concord Road to complete the transition. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should comfortably cover the entire drive. Because this route stays entirely within New Hampshire, you will experience a consistent regional feel rather than a drastic geographic shift. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Concord Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Silver Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Turnpike Road
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
2
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
4
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
6
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
8
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
9
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
10
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
11
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
13
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
14
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
15
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
17
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
18
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 155 / Turtle Pond Road
Turn left onto NH 155 / Turtle Pond Road
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
4:03 AM
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
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
28m 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 experience, balancing local navigation with segments that feel more open. Approximately 46 percent of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace for nearly half of the trip. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 5.1 miles while traveling along Old Turnpike Road. As you transition between the primary thoroughfares, the road personality shifts from rural connectors to more developed community access points. Behind the wheel, you will find the drive manageable and predictable, allowing you to focus on the road ahead without the fatigue often associated with longer, interstate-heavy commutes.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Old Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near US 4 / Concord Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 8.2 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (NH 155 / Turtle Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Northwood, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Madbury along the way.
Madbury
9.6 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Old Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 in tolls one way, starting with Old 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.
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 8.2 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (NH 155 / Turtle Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
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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