The drive from Colebrook, NH to Dover, NH covers 167.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Daniel Webster Highway, NH 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
83.7 miles from Colebrook, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 167.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Colebrook, NH to Dover, NH covers 167.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 118.6 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.3 miles (NH 140 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 164.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
118.6 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
5
119.3 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|NH 140 / Tilton Road
Turn right onto NH 140 / Tilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
164.7 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
5
165 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|Indian Brook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
165.5 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|Sixth Street
Turn left onto Sixth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colebrook, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
118.6 mi in|~2h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
47.6 mi
51m
Daniel Webster Highway
28.4 mi
42m
NH 11
14.6 mi
22m
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi
17m
Main Street
9.9 mi
17m
Spaulding Turnpike
8.7 mi
10m
US 3
8.2 mi
13m
Prospect Street
6.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 47.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrook, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
148 ft·10 sec·Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto US 3; NH 26
0.2 mi·20 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on US 3
1.6 mi·2 min·US Route 3
4
Continue on US 3
8.1 mi·12 min·Daniel Webster Highway
5
Continue on US 3
3.3 mi·4 min·US Route 3
6
Continue on US 3
12 mi·18 min·Daniel Webster Highway
7
Continue on US 3
0.3 mi·27 sec·State Street
8
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Church Street
9
Continue on US 3
2.8 mi·4 min·Main Street
10
Continue on US 3
1.2 mi·1 min·Lancaster Road
11
Continue on US 3
5.2 mi·8 min·Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 3
168 ft·4 sec·Main Street
13
Continue on US 2; US 3
0.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 3
6.3 mi·9 min·Prospect Street
15
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·Lancaster Road
16
Continue on US 3; NH 116
467 ft·10 sec·Daniel Webster Highway
17
Continue on US 3
2.3 mi·4 min·Twin Mountain Road
18
Continue on US 3
6.1 mi·8 min·US Route 3 North
19
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft·14 sec·US Route 3 South
20
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi·3 min·US Route 3 South
21
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi·11 min·Daniel Webster Highway
22
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi·13 min·US 3
23
Continue on I 93
48 mi·51 min·Styles Bridges Highway
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 20Toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
0.3 mi·46 sec·Laconia Road
26
Turn right onto NH 140
1.8 mi·2 min·Tilton Road
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on NH 140
2.9 mi·5 min·Depot Street
28
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi·31 sec·Main Street
29
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi·34 sec·State Route 140
30
Continue on NH 140
1.9 mi·3 min·Gilmanton Road
31
Continue on NH 140
10 mi·17 min·New Hampshire Route 140
32
Continue on NH 140
3.7 mi·6 min·Frank C. Gilman Highway
33
Continue on NH 140
0.5 mi·1 min·Factory Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
35
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
0.1 mi·17 sec·NH 11
36
Continue on NH 11
14 mi·22 min·NH 11
Use the left lane.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 15
38
Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
0.3 mi·25 sec·NH 16 On-Ramp South
Exit 15
39
Merge onto NH 16; US 202
8.7 mi·10 min·Spaulding Turnpike
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 9Toward NH 9, NH 108: Dover, Somersworth
41
At end of road, turn left onto Indian Brook Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Indian Brook Drive
Use the left lane.
42
Turn left onto Sixth Street
1.6 mi·4 min·Sixth Street
Use the left lane.
43
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 108
0.2 mi·29 sec·Central Avenue
44
Turn left
114 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.7 miles from Colebrook, NH, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.6 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 37 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
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 Colebrook, 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 Colebrook, NH
This is one driving day of about 167.4 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Colebrook, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 47.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Colebrook, NH
· 2h 4m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
Efficient EV
41.9
0
$14.65
$6.70
EV Truck/SUV
67
0
$23.44
$10.71
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Colebrook, NH
Morning
in Colebrook on Friday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dover, NH
Morning
in Dover on Friday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Lisbon, NH
84 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
18 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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colebrook, NH to Dover, NH covers 167.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Daniel Webster Highway, NH 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Colebrook, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.3 miles (NH 140 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 164.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Colebrook, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
