Origin
Pinardville, NH
Afternoon in Pinardville on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinardville, NH to Dover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinardville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Dover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pinardville, NH to Dover, NH covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Knox Marsh Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Knox Marsh Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Bridge Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Concord Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lee Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Turtle Pond Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kelley Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinardville, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on NH 114A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Pinard Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pinard Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nazaire Biron Bridge
4
Continue on Kelley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelley Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
505 ft
·
15 sec
·
Amory Street
7
Continue on West Bridge Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bridge Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 93
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
11
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Concord Road
15
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
17
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turtle Pond Road
18
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
19
Continue on NH 155
347 ft
·
7 sec
·
Manchester Road
20
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Street
22
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
23
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Street
24
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Third Street
26
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
27
Turn left
114 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Pinardville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pinard Street
Turn left onto Pinard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Amory Street
At end of road, turn left onto Amory Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.68 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Dover on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
42.5 mi in 1h 5m — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NH 101.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.4 miles in near Pinard Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.4 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Amory Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pinardville, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Kingston and Madbury.
Portsmouth
4.8 mi in
|
~11m
Kingston
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
Madbury
35.2 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dover, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Pinard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Amory Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, NH before heading back.
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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