Origin
Brookline, NH
Morning in Brookline on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookline, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookline, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookline, NH to Dover, NH covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.7 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.11 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
32.6 miles from Brookline, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 65.1 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Calef Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.7 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Calef Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.5 miles in near NH 101.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 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 27.5 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookline, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast, Kingston and Madbury.
Seacoast
27.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via NH 101
Kingston
46.5 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Madbury
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 39.7 mi | 52m |
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Route 13 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| NH Route 13 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Milford Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 39.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Steam Mill Hill Road
2
Turn right onto NH 130
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 130
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Street
4
Turn right onto NH 13
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 13
5
Continue on NH 13
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 13
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto NH 101
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
8
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit onto NH 101
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 101
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
19 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Concord Road
14
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
16
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
17
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
18
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
19
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
21
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
22
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
23
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
25
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
26
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
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 32.6 miles from Brookline, NH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brookline, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookline, NH
This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Brookline, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 39.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Brookline, NH · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Brookline, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, NH
The final approach into Dover, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.11 one way
$20.22 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Dover on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
33 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
11 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 36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookline, NH to Dover, NH covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Route 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Brookline, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookline, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast, Kingston and Madbury.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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