How far is Dover, VT from South Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Dover, VT to South Burlington, VT is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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.
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 02h 46m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and South Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and South 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
87.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: South Burlington
1291 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Williston Road
3088 ft · 2 min · Williston Road
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Continue on Williston Road
27 m · 2 sec · Williston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and South 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
87.9 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to South Burlington?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Dover and 80.1 miles from South Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near South Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Jericho
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 Jericho.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Randolph station
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and South Burlington. Straight-line distance: 106.83 mi (171.93 km).
#1 Dover
Town in Vermont
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 42.9436900, -72.8039900 |
| Altitude | 584 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Burlington
City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
| Population | 19,578 |
| Coordinates | 44.4669900, -73.1709600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Road (-73.17099, 44.466915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.88 | $67.77 |
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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