How far is Dover, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Dover, VT to Burlington, VT is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 49m.
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 Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Burlington.
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Start on Dover Hill Road
746 ft · 39 sec · Dover Hill 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 Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Dover Road
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Turn right onto Depot Road
2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road
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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
127 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East West Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · East West Road
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Continue on School House Road
1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
825 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Putney Landing Road
1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road
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Take the ramp left
694 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
88.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1203 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Burlington.
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 89 North
Merge slight left
88.2 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Burlington?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Dover and 80.7 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Burlington.
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 Dover and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.5 km).
#1 Dover
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 42.9436900, -72.8039900 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
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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