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Trip from Plainfield, NH to Dover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

109.3 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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Downtown Plainfield, NH, NH

Plainfield, NH

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county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Dover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plainfield, NH to Dover, NH covers 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 89, Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.3 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.60 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

54.7 miles from Plainfield, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 109.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 109.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Dover Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.3 miles on I 89.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Dover Road. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near I 89.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 109.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.8 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 89

Merge onto I 89

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | NH 3A / Route 3-A

Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

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

Exit 15E Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
5
100.7 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 4 / Concord Road

Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
109.3 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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 Plainfield, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.

Portsmouth

71.3 mi in | ~1h 31m

Madbury

102 mi in | ~2h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 60.3 mi 1h 10m
Dover Road 9.2 mi 15m
First New Hampshire Turnpike 7.8 mi 12m
Route 12A 7.6 mi 15m
Old Turnpike Road 5.1 mi 7m
I 393 4.4 mi 6m
Knox Marsh Road 3.2 mi 5m
Concord Road 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 60.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, NH and Dover, NH.

1

Start on NH 12A

7.6 mi · 15 min · Route 12A
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto I 89

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 89
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on NH 3A

420 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 93 North
7

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Continue on I 93

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 15E Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
10

Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202

4.4 mi · 6 min · I 393; US 4; US 202
11

Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Loudon Road
12

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.9 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

251 ft · 6 sec · Dover Road
14

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
Use the left lane.
15

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

7.8 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
16

Continue on US 4

5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 4

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Concord Turnpike
18

Continue on US 4

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Concord Road
19

Enter roundabout onto US 4

164 ft · 4 sec · Concord Road
20

Continue on US 4

1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
22

Turn left onto NH 155

1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
23

Continue on NH 155

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
24

Continue on NH 155

347 ft · 7 sec · Manchester Road
25

Continue on NH 155

3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
26

Enter roundabout onto NH 9

14 ft · 0 sec · Silver Street
27

Continue on NH 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Silver Street
28

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Locust Street
29

Turn straight onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Turn right onto Third Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Third Street
31

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

212 ft · 6 sec · Central Avenue
32

Turn left

114 ft · 5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
33

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.7 miles from Plainfield, NH, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 24 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.7 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, NH

This is one driving day of about 109.3 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Plainfield, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 60.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.7 mi from Plainfield, NH · 1h 10m into the drive

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concord, NH

55 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

Grantham, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Deering, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Plainfield, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 89 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.3 miles.

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.

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

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.60 one way

$35.19 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $19.36 $38.72
premium $4.86 $20.93 $41.86
diesel $5.61 $24.13 $48.26

Estimated Tolls: $1.14

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
Everett Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

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

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Dover, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Concord, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 Other: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.8 0 $11.48 $5.25
Efficient EV 27.3 0 $9.56 $4.37
EV Truck/SUV 43.7 0 $15.30 $7.00

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Plainfield, NH

Afternoon in Plainfield on Thursday

Local time

4:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover, NH

Afternoon in Dover on Thursday

Local time

4:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Concord, NH

55 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

2h 34m 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 Plainfield, NH to Dover, NH covers 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from Plainfield, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.60 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.8 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Plainfield, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.

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