How far is Milton, VT from Dover, VT?

The driving distance from Milton, VT to Dover, VT is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.29 mi
03h 48m
Flight
118.18 mi
190.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.18 mi
Kilometers
190.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.29 mi
Kilometers
280.49 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Royalton
VT

Town in Vermont

From Milton
87.1 mi
01h 54m
To Dover
87.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    774 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    75 m · 7 sec · River Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    99 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto U.S. Route 7 South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 2

    1240 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91: Brattleboro, White River

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Putney

    776 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto School House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East West Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East West Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East West Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East West Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East West Road

    659 ft · 20 sec · East West Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    127 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

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

    2 mi · 3 min · West River Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Dover Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dover Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Dover Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Dover Hill Road

    746 ft · 33 sec · Dover Hill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dover Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 2
97.7 mi · 56%
I 91 South
51.7 mi · 30%
Dover Road
5.56 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 7 South
4.27 mi · 2%
East West Road
3.49 mi · 2%
Dover Hill Road
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Route 2

Merge slight left

97.3 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 54m from Milton
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Dover?

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Milton and 87.2 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.26 one way or $48.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royalton, 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 Royalton.

RAIL

Randolph station

15 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

26 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

42 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Dover. Straight-line distance: 118.18 mi (190.19 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,907
Coordinates44.6397700, -73.1104100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

Town in Vermont

Population1,057
Coordinates42.9436900, -72.8039900
Altitude584
CountryUnited States
Start: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
End: Dover (-72.80399, 42.94369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $24.26
Round trip
$48.52
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $24.26 $48.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.41 $54.82
Premium $4.86 $29.88 $59.75
Diesel $6.00 $36.88 $73.76

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 Milton and Dover. The current time is 04:11:26.

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.