The drive from Webster, NH to Dover, NH covers 53.2 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 US 4, First New Hampshire Turnpike, Old Turnpike Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on US 4.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.53 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.
Midpoint
26.6 miles from Webster, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Webster, NH to Dover, NH covers 53.2 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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near US 4.
Driving Effort6/10
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 53.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.3 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.3 mi into trip|~19m in|US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 93 South
8
15 mi into trip|~27m in|US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
5
44.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
45.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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 Webster, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.
Portsmouth
15 mi in|~27m|via US 4
Madbury
45.9 mi in|~1h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 4
15.8 mi
23m
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi
12m
Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi
7m
Dover Road
4.3 mi
7m
Water Street
3.2 mi
7m
King Street
3.2 mi
6m
Knox Marsh Road
3.2 mi
5m
Concord Road
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 4
— 15.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, NH and Dover, NH.
1
Start on this road
263 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Continue on Long Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Long Street
3
Continue on Long Street
197 ft·5 sec·Long Street
4
Continue on Water Street
3.2 mi·7 min·Water Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 4
0.9 mi·1 min·High Street
6
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi·2 min·King Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi·2 min·King Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft·1 sec·King Street
9
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi·1 min·King Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft·2 sec·Old Boyce Road
11
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi·23 sec·Old Boyce Road
12
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi·7 min·US 4
Toward I 93 SouthUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 4
10.0 mi·15 min·US 4
Exit 15EToward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, PortsmouthUse the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
251 ft·6 sec·Dover Road
15
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.8 mi·12 min·First New Hampshire Turnpike
17
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi·7 min·Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi·2 min·Old Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi·55 sec·Concord Road
20
Enter roundabout onto US 4
164 ft·4 sec·Concord Road
21
Continue on US 4
1.3 mi·2 min·Concord Road
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
23
Turn left onto NH 155
1.2 mi·2 min·Turtle Pond Road
24
Continue on NH 155
1.3 mi·2 min·Lee Road
25
Continue on NH 155
347 ft·7 sec·Manchester Road
26
Continue on NH 155
3.2 mi·5 min·Knox Marsh Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
14 ft·0 sec·Silver Street
28
Continue on NH 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Silver Street
29
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Locust Street
30
Turn straight onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Third Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Third Street
32
Turn sharp right onto NH 4; NH 9; NH 108
212 ft·6 sec·Central Avenue
33
Turn left
114 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
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 26.6 miles from Webster, NH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 12 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 miles or 45m 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 15m
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 Webster, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Webster, NH
This is one driving day of about 53.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Webster, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 4 for about 15.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Webster, NH
· 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$9.39
$18.78
premium
$4.86
$10.15
$20.30
diesel
$5.61
$11.70
$23.40
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
$9
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, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
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 $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16
0
$5.59
$2.55
Efficient EV
13.3
0
$4.66
$2.13
EV Truck/SUV
21.3
0
$7.45
$3.40
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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Webster, NH
Afternoon
in Webster on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dover, NH
Afternoon
in Dover on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
27 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
2 degrees cooler 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 Webster, NH to Dover, NH covers 53.2 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 US 4, First New Hampshire Turnpike, Old Turnpike Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Webster, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.56 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 53.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.3 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Webster, NH and Dover, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Madbury.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
