Origin
Pembroke, NH
Evening in Pembroke on Friday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
Fair
4 stations
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 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke, NH to Dover, 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, Dover Road 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 Pembroke, NH to Dover, 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 25 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Buck Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13 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 1.4 miles (Buck Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Buck Street
At end of road, turn left onto Buck Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Pembroke, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Madbury along the way.
Madbury
29.3 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Dover Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Concord Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 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 Pembroke, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on Academy Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Buck Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Buck Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
4
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Dover Road
6
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
8
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
10
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
11
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
12
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
14
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
15
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
16
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
17
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
19
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
20
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
21
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
23
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Pembroke, NH · 31m 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 Pembroke, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, NH
The final approach into Dover, 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
Dover, NH
Evening in Dover on Friday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 Pembroke, NH to Dover, 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, Dover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Pembroke, 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 13 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 1.4 miles (Buck Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pembroke, NH to Dover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Madbury 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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