Francestown to Dover is 61.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via NH 101 and Calef Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with some highway time balanced by more local road travel. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive connecting two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.8 miles from Francestown, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This 61.5-mile journey offers a mixed driving experience, with about 30% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NH 101, which provides a more direct path, interspersed with sections on local roads like Calef Highway and River Road. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 18.3 miles on NH 101, allowing for a period of steady travel. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from potentially more open highway to more varied local road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 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 around 19.5 miles in near Pinard Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 22 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: at 19.5 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (Amory Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.5 mi into trip|~40m in|Pinard Street
Turn left onto Pinard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.9 mi into trip|~44m in|Amory Street
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.8 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
42.9 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
6
61.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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 Francestown, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Kingston and Madbury.
Portsmouth
23.8 mi in|~50m
Kingston
42.9 mi in|~1h 13m
Madbury
54.2 mi in|~1h 30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NH 101
18.3 mi
21m
Calef Highway
9.7 mi
14m
River Road
4.7 mi
9m
New Boston Road
4.5 mi
9m
Mast Road
4.3 mi
8m
Francestown Road
4 mi
7m
Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
5m
West Bridge Street
2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on NH 136
3.3 mi·6 min·New Boston Road
2
Continue on NH 136
4.0 mi·7 min·Francestown Road
3
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Depot Street
4
Turn left onto NH 13
4.7 mi·9 min·River Road
5
Continue on NH 13
1.3 mi·2 min·New Boston Road
6
Continue on NH 13
0.4 mi·1 min·Pleasant Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
23 ft·0 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on NH 114
135 ft·4 sec·Main Street
9
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi·1 min·South Mast Street
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
101 ft·3 sec·South Mast Street
11
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi·1 min·South Mast Street
12
Continue on NH 114
4.3 mi·8 min·Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Pinard Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pinard Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi·25 sec·Nazaire Biron Bridge
15
Continue on Kelley Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Kelley Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
0.1 mi·24 sec·Coolidge Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
505 ft·15 sec·Amory Street
18
Continue on West Bridge Street
2.0 mi·5 min·West Bridge Street
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 SouthUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 93
21
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
22
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi·21 min·NH 101
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 7Toward NH 125: Epping, KingstonUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi·14 min·Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft·0 sec·Concord Road
26
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi·2 min·Concord Road
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
28
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi·2 min·Turtle Pond Road
29
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi·2 min·Lee Road
30
Continue on NH 155
347 ft·7 sec·Manchester Road
31
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi·5 min·Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft·0 sec·Silver Street
33
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Silver Street
34
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Locust Street
35
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Third Street
37
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft·6 sec·Central Avenue
38
Turn left
114 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1 hour 45 minute drive covering 61.5 miles, you have plenty of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, keeping your tank topped up should be economical. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed. A key consideration on this route is the transition between highway and local roads; be prepared to adjust your speed and awareness accordingly as you move between NH 101 and the Calef Highway/River Road segments.
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 30.8 miles from Francestown, NH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 14 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 miles or 59m 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 28m
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 Francestown, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Francestown, NH
This is one driving day of about 61.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Francestown, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Francestown, NH
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.89
$21.79
premium
$4.86
$11.78
$23.55
diesel
$5.61
$13.58
$27.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.5
0
$6.46
$2.95
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.38
$2.46
EV Truck/SUV
24.6
0
$8.61
$3.94
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Francestown, NH
Morning
in Francestown on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dover, NH
Morning
in Dover on Friday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
31 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
13 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 45m 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 Francestown, NH to Dover, NH covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Francestown, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 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 61.5 miles you will encounter 22 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: at 19.5 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (Amory Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Francestown, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Kingston and Madbury.
