Trip from Dover, NH to Webster, NH

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

53 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Dover, NH, NH

Dover, NH

Filip Wouters

Trip Overview

The drive from Dover, NH to Webster, NH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike, US 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Dover Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.48 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

26.5 miles from Dover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Dover, NH to Webster, NH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 30m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dover Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 9; NH 108 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 53 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 (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 21 key points

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

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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
37.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 4

Take the exit onto US 4 toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
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43.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 4

Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dover, NH to Webster, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.

Boscawen

43.2 mi in | ~1h 8m | via US 4

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dover Road 9.2 mi 15m
First New Hampshire Turnpike 7.8 mi 12m
US 4 6.5 mi 8m
Old Turnpike Road 5.1 mi 7m
I 393 4.6 mi 6m
Water Street 3.2 mi 7m
King Street 3.2 mi 6m
Knox Marsh Road 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Dover Road — 9.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover, NH and Webster, 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 US 4; US 202; NH 9

265 ft · 6 sec · Dover Road
21

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.9 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 393; US 4; US 202
23

Take the exit onto US 4

5.7 mi · 7 min · US 4
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
24

Take the exit onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4
Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Enter roundabout onto US 4

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
26

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
27

Enter roundabout onto US 4

115 ft · 1 sec · King Street
28

Continue on US 4

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 4

0.9 mi · 1 min · High Street
30

Turn left onto Water Street

3.2 mi · 7 min · Water Street
31

Turn slight left onto Long Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · Long Street
32

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 26.5 miles from Dover, NH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 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 53 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.5 miles or 44m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dover, 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 Dover, NH

This is one driving day of about 53 miles and 1h 30m.

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 Dover Road for about 9.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.5 mi from Dover, NH · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

27 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Dover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Webster, NH

The final approach into Webster, 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 Webster, 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

$8.48 one way

$16.97 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $9.30 $18.60
premium $4.83 $10.07 $20.15
diesel $5.64 $11.77 $23.55

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

$8

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Garrison Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

Dover, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Concord Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Epsom, NH - Tesla Supercharger

Epsom, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grappone Ford

Bow, NH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Bill Dube Kia DCFC

Somersworth, NH

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Circle K - Dover, NH

Dover, NH

CIRCLE_K

2 DCFC

McGovern Hyundai Of Concord - DCFC

Bow, NH

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Hilltop Chevrolet

Somersworth, NH

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 Blink Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.64 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dover, NH

Late night in Dover on Monday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster, NH

Late night in Webster on Monday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

3 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 30m 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 Webster, NH covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike, US 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $8.48 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 21 significant decision points across 53 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 (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.
On the drive from Dover, NH to Webster, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.

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