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Trip from Claremont, NH to Dover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

97.5 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
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.

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city in New Hampshire, United States

Claremont, NH

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county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Dover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Claremont, NH to Dover, NH covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 11, State Route 11, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on NH 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.70 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

48.8 miles from Claremont, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 97.5 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 (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 97.5 miles, with most of the trip on NH 11 and State Route 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 miles on NH 11.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 11 and State Route 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 97.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elm Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
59.5 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...
6
97.5 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Claremont, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.

Portsmouth

59.5 mi in | ~1h 20m

Madbury

90.3 mi in | ~2h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 11 32.3 mi 37m
State Route 11 9.4 mi 14m
Dover Road 9.2 mi 15m
First New Hampshire Turnpike 7.8 mi 12m
Old Turnpike Road 5.1 mi 7m
John Stark Highway 4.6 mi 5m
I 393 4.4 mi 6m
Knox Marsh Road 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: NH 11 — 32.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Dover, NH.

1

Start on Front Street

238 ft · 12 sec · Front Street
2

Turn right onto Elm Street

354 ft · 15 sec · Elm Street
3

Turn left onto NH 12; NH 103

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto NH 11; NH 12; NH 103

195 ft · 2 sec · Opera House Square
5

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Broad Street
6

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

426 ft · 9 sec · Broad Street
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Broad Street
8

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
9

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

2.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 11
10

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
11

Continue on NH 11; NH 103

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street
12

Continue on Maple Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Maple Street
13

Turn left onto Cross Street

472 ft · 21 sec · Cross Street
14

Turn right onto Canal Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Canal Street
15

Turn right onto NH 11; NH 103

2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
16

Turn straight onto NH 11

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
17

Continue on NH 11

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Route 11
18

Continue on NH 11

4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 11
19

Take the exit onto NH 11

32 mi · 37 min · NH 11
20

Continue on I 89

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 89
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

Continue on NH 3A

420 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
23

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 93 North
24

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
25

Continue on I 93

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
26

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 15E Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
27

Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202

4.4 mi · 6 min · I 393; US 4; US 202
28

Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Loudon Road
29

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.9 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
30

Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

251 ft · 6 sec · Dover Road
31

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
Use the left lane.
32

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107

7.8 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
33

Continue on US 4

5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
34

Continue on US 4

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Concord Turnpike
35

Continue on US 4

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Concord Road
36

Enter roundabout onto US 4

164 ft · 4 sec · Concord Road
37

Continue on US 4

1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
38

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
39

Turn left onto NH 155

1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
40

Continue on NH 155

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
41

Continue on NH 155

347 ft · 7 sec · Manchester Road
42

Continue on NH 155

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
43

Enter roundabout onto NH 9

14 ft · 0 sec · Silver Street
44

Continue on NH 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
45

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Locust Street
46

Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
47

Turn right onto Third Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Third Street
48

Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108

212 ft · 6 sec · Central Avenue
49

Turn left

114 ft · 5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
50

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 48.8 miles from Claremont, NH, or about 1h 5m 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 21 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 54m

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 Claremont, 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 Claremont, NH

This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Claremont, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 11 for about 32.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.8 mi from Claremont, NH · 1h 5m into the drive

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concord, NH

49 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

Grantham, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Claremont, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dover, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.70 one way

$31.39 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $17.27 $34.54
premium $4.86 $18.67 $37.34
diesel $5.61 $21.53 $43.05

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

$16

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Dover, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Concord, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 Other: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.24 $4.68
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.53 $3.90
EV Truck/SUV 39 0 $13.65 $6.24

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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 15, 2026

Origin

Claremont, NH

Afternoon in Claremont on Thursday

Local time

4:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover, NH

Afternoon in Dover on Thursday

Local time

4:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Concord, NH

49 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

1 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Claremont, NH to Dover, NH covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 11, State Route 11, Dover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 miles from Claremont, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.70 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 97.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (NH 11; NH 103 / Broad Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Claremont, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.

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