Trip from Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

36.5 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

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.

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Dover, NH

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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 $5.84 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.3 miles from Dover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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.

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.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

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 points

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

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

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.

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

36.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 3 / Pembroke Street

Turn left onto US 3 / Pembroke Street

Navigation decision point

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.

Start on this road

21 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn sharp left onto NH 9; NH 108

320 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

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

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Central Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Hale Street

344 ft · 18 sec · Hale Street

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Locust Street

Turn right onto NH 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 9

215 ft · 4 sec · Knox Marsh Road

Continue on NH 9

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 155

347 ft · 7 sec · Manchester Road

Continue on NH 155

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

Continue on NH 155

1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto US 4

1.3 mi · 1 min · Concord Road

Enter roundabout onto US 4

158 ft · 4 sec · Concord Road

Continue on US 4

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Concord Road

Continue on US 4

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Concord Turnpike

Continue on US 4

5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 4

7.8 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

Use the right lane.

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

4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto NH 28

423 ft · 10 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

Continue on NH 28

4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Highway

Continue on NH 28

1.1 mi · 1 min · Route 28

Turn right onto Buck Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Buck Street

Turn right onto Academy Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Academy Road

Turn right

237 ft · 22 sec

Turn left

48 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto US 3

193 ft · 10 sec · Pembroke Street

Turn left onto Academy Road

18 ft · 0 sec · Academy Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Academy Road

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 18.3 miles from Dover, NH, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 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 36.5 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Dover, NH

This is one driving day of about 36.5 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dover, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on First New Hampshire Turnpike for about 7.8 miles.

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

Albany, NY

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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

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.

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.84 one way

$11.69 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$6.40	$12.81
premium	$4.83	$6.94	$13.88
diesel	$5.64	$8.11	$16.22

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.83	$1.75
Efficient EV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46
EV Truck/SUV	14.6	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dover, NH

Late night in Dover on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke, NH

Late night in Pembroke on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

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 $5.84 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.

The route from Dover, NH to Pembroke, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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