How far is Barre, VT from Dover, VT?
The driving distance from Barre, VT to Dover, VT is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Dover.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
57 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Barre Road
1 km · 1 min · South Barre Road
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 63
3.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 63
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Take the ramp straight toward I 89 South: White River Junction
2883 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro
860 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Putney
776 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto School House Road
1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road
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Continue on East West Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East West Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East West Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · East West Road
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Continue on East West Road
659 ft · 20 sec · East West Road
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Turn left
127 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road
2 mi · 3 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto Depot Road
2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto Dover Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dover Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Hill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Dover Hill Road
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Continue on Dover Hill Road
746 ft · 33 sec · Dover Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dover Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barre and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Barre and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Dover?
The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Barre and 61.5 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barre and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartland.
Windsor station
White River Junction
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Dover. Straight-line distance: 87.91 mi (141.47 km).
#1 Barre
City in Washington County, Vermont, U.
| Population | 7,741 |
| Coordinates | 44.1970100, -72.5020500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 42.9436900, -72.8039900 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-72.80399, 42.94369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.34 | $38.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.03 | $52.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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