Origin
Stoddard, NH
Late night in Stoddard on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stoddard, NH to Dover, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
78.5 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stoddard, NH
Filip Wouters
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stoddard, NH to Dover, NH covers 78.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Pierce Highway, Dover Road, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.02 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
39.3 miles from Stoddard, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Dover Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| I 89 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I 393 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,393 veh/hr typical · worst 2,961
Quietest
1 AM
~85 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
28.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 78 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 Stoddard, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on NH 123
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 123 North
2
At end of road, turn left onto NH 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 9
3
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
4
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 89
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
10
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Continue on I 93
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
13
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
14
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
15
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
251 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
17
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
19
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
21
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
22
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
23
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
25
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
26
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
27
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
28
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
30
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
31
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
32
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
34
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
35
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
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 39.3 miles from Stoddard, NH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 56m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stoddard, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Stoddard, NH
This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Stoddard, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Stoddard, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 29.1 and 78.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
37.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
NH 3A / Route 3-A
Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
40.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
5
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
78.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.02 one way
$26.05 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| premium | $5.03 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.14
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
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-03.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Bow, NH
Bow, NH
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
12 DCFC
Dover, NH - Tesla Supercharger
Dover, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Epsom, NH - Tesla Supercharger
Epsom, NH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Grappone Ford
Bow, NH
FORD_CHARGE
6 DCFC
Hillsboro Ford
Hillsboro, NH
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
McGovern Hyundai Of Concord - DCFC
Bow, NH
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Circle K - Dover, NH
Dover, NH
CIRCLE_K
2 DCFC
Bill Dube Kia DCFC
Somersworth, NH
Blink Network
2 DCFC
FORD_CHARGE: 2
Blink Network: 2
Tesla: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
Non-Networked: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
2h 1m 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?
78.5 mi in 2h 1m — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Franklin Pierce Highway.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Franklin Pierce Highway.
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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.1 miles in near I 89.
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 78.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 29.1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,431 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
345 ft
Total Descent
1,711 ft
Highest Point
1,431 ft
Elevation Range
1,365 ft
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.
Between Stoddard, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.
Portsmouth
40.5 mi in
|
~58m
Madbury
71.3 mi in
|
~1h 47m
About the Cities
Starting in Stoddard, NH
Full guide →Founded 1774
Arriving 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
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 1m. Total distance: 78.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.14 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.1 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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