Origin
Unity, NH
Night in Unity on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Unity, 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
2h 23m
Distance
87.9 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unity, NH
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Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
This 87.9-mile drive from Unity, NH to Dover, NH is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Franklin Pierce Highway and Dover Road, with some time spent on I-89, giving it a mixed-use highway character. With an estimated fuel cost of around $14, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a single day's excursion. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey through New Hampshire. Given its relatively short length and manageable duration, you can comfortably complete this trip and return on the same day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from Unity, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m 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 |
| 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| I 393 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on 2nd NH Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd NH Turnpike
2
Continue on Lempster Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Lempster Street
3
Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
4
Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mountain Road
5
Continue on Lempster Mountain Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lempster Mountain Road
6
Turn right onto NH 31
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NH 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
8
Continue on NH 31
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
9
Turn left onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 89
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
15
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
16
Continue on I 93
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
18
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
19
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
20
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
251 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
22
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
24
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
26
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
27
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
28
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
30
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
31
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
32
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
33
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
35
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
36
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
37
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
39
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
40
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 23-minute journey, there's no need to split it, giving you flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon will help you avoid potential peak traffic. With only 87.9 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to plan for extensive stops, though quick breaks are always advisable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, indicating it's a relatively inexpensive trip to fuel up for. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to the transitions between Franklin Pierce Highway and Dover Road, as these can mark changes in speed limits and road conditions.
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 44 miles from Unity, NH, or about 1h 11m 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 19 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Unity, 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 Unity, NH
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Unity, 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
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44 miles from Unity, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 38.4 and 87.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
38.4 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
NH 3A / Route 3-A
Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
79.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
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US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
87.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
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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
$14.15 one way
$28.30 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.66
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.54
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
2nd NH Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.14
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Dover, NH
Night in Dover on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
44 mi in
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
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
2h 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a varied driving experience, with 42% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Franklin Pierce Highway, which suggests a good balance between faster travel and more local road segments. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll transition between different types of roads, likely experiencing both quicker highway cruising and more winding, perhaps slower, sections as you navigate through New Hampshire. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 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 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 38.4 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 87.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 38.4 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,542 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
836 ft
Total Descent
2,236 ft
Highest Point
1,542 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,477 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 Unity, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.
Portsmouth
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Madbury
80.6 mi in
|
~2h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 $1.66 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 38.4 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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