How far is Dover, VT from Hartford, VT?

The driving distance from Dover, VT to Hartford, VT is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.24 mi
01h 47m
Flight
54.79 mi
88.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.79 mi
Kilometers
88.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.24 mi
Kilometers
117.87 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rockingham
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Dover
36.6 mi
00h 53m
To Hartford
36.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Hill Road

    746 ft · 39 sec · Dover Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dover Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Dover Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dover Road

    5.6 mi · 13 min · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    127 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East West Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · East West Road

  8. 8

    Continue on School House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    825 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Putney Landing Road

    1266 ft · 27 sec · Putney Landing Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    694 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: White River Junction

    826 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    2487 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodstock Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto V.A. Cutoff Road

    2009 ft · 55 sec · V.A. Cutoff Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Putney Landing Road
52.2 mi · 71%
Dover Road
5.56 mi · 8%
East West Road
3.49 mi · 5%
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 3%
Dover Hill Road
2.44 mi · 3%
West River Road
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Putney Landing Road

Merge slight left

51.8 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
00h 53m from Dover
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to Hartford?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Dover and 36.6 miles from Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockingham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockingham.

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

7 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

30 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 54.79 mi (88.17 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Town in Vermont

Population1,057
Coordinates42.9436900, -72.8039900
Altitude584
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

Town in Windsor County, Vermont

Population9,566
Coordinates43.6606300, -72.3384200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-72.80399, 42.94369)
End: Hartford (-72.33842, 43.66063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.86 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $6.00 $15.47 $30.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Hartford. The current time is 00:56:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.