Temple to Dover is 71.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively straightforward connection between these two points. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Temple, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 101
32.3 mi
42m
State Route 101
11.3 mi
16m
Calef Highway
9.7 mi
14m
Gibbons Highway
4.6 mi
7m
Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
5m
General Miller Highway
2.1 mi
4m
Concord Road
1.3 mi
2m
Elm Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 32.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on NH 45
175 ft·4 sec·State Route 45
2
Turn right onto General Miller Highway
2.1 mi·4 min·General Miller Highway
3
Continue on Temple Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Temple Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101
4.6 mi·7 min·Gibbons Highway
5
Continue on NH 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Elm Street
6
Turn right onto NH 101
11 mi·16 min·State Route 101
7
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi·10 min·NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit onto NH 101
6.9 mi·9 min·NH 101
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
19 mi·22 min·NH 101
Exit 7Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 7Toward NH 125: Epping, KingstonUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi·14 min·Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft·0 sec·Concord Road
13
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi·2 min·Concord Road
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
15
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi·2 min·Turtle Pond Road
16
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi·2 min·Lee Road
17
Continue on NH 155
347 ft·7 sec·Manchester Road
18
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi·5 min·Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft·0 sec·Silver Street
20
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Silver Street
21
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Locust Street
22
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Third Street
24
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft·6 sec·Central Avenue
25
Turn left
114 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 47-minute drive, consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since the total distance is just over 71 miles, you have plenty of flexibility with stops. You won't need to split this drive, but if you do want to break it up, plan for a brief stop midway. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $11, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without a major change is 32.3 miles on NH 101, so plan any brief rests before or after that segment.
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 35.7 miles from Temple, NH, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 55m 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 28m
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 Temple, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Temple, NH
This is one driving day of about 71.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Temple, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.8 and 71.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
33.8 mi into trip|~53m in|NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
52.8 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.99 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.65
$25.29
premium
$4.86
$13.67
$27.35
diesel
$5.61
$15.76
$31.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.4
0
$7.50
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.25
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.00
$4.57
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Temple, NH
Morning
in Temple on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dover, NH
Morning
in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 61% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 32.3 miles on NH 101. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of cruising on NH 101 before you reach your destination. The profile is mostly highway, so be prepared for typical highway conditions with merging traffic and higher speeds.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and State Route 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.8 miles in near NH 101.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 33.8 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 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.
Between Temple, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast, Kingston and Madbury.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 33.8 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 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.
