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Dover, NH
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Trip from Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, NH
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Pembroke, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on First New Hampshire Turnpike, Old Turnpike Road, Suncook Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on First New Hampshire Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
First New Hampshire Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
775 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
832 ft
Total Descent
479 ft
Highest Point
775 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
709 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.
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 36.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 3 / Pembroke Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Pembroke Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Academy Road
Turn left onto Academy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Dover Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Concord Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Buck Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
First New Hampshire Turnpike
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Pembroke, NH.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108
320 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto Hale Street
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hale Street
5
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Locust Street
6
Turn right onto NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
Knox Marsh Road
8
Continue on NH 9
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
10
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
11
Continue on NH 155
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge onto US 4
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
15
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
16
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
17
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
21
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
22
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
23
Turn right onto Buck Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Buck Street
24
Turn right onto Academy Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Road
25
Turn right
237 ft
·
22 sec
26
Turn left
48 ft
·
9 sec
27
Turn left onto US 3
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pembroke Street
28
Turn left onto Academy Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Academy Road
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Academy Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Dover, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pembroke, NH
The final approach into Pembroke, 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
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
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
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Pembroke, NH
Night in Pembroke on Friday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
18 mi in
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 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 2m 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 Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are First New Hampshire Turnpike, Old Turnpike Road, Suncook Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Dover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 36.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (NH 4; NH 9; NH 108 / Central Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 66 ft to 775 ft elevation with about 832 ft of total climbing.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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