How far is Colchester, VT from Dover, VT?
The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Dover, VT is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Dover.
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Start on East Road
30 m · 9 sec · East Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Colchester Road
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Road
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 289
4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 117
2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1427 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
635 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Colchester and Dover.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester 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 Colchester to Dover?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Colchester and 80.9 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
White River Junction
Randolph station
Windsor station
Rutland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Dover. Straight-line distance: 111.89 mi (180.07 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,102 |
| Coordinates | 44.5439400, -73.1479100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.24 | $68.49 |
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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