How far is Montpelier, VT from Dover, VT?
The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Dover, VT is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Dover.
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Start on Main Street
1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left
2598 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 1 hr
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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 Montpelier and Dover.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 01h 00m
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 Montpelier 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 Montpelier to Dover?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 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?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Montpelier and 62.5 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.40 one way or $34.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
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 Hartland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Dover. Straight-line distance: 91.67 mi (147.53 km).
#1 Montpelier
Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
| Population | 7,328 |
| Coordinates | 44.2600600, -72.5753900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.66 | $39.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.42 | $42.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.45 | $52.89 |
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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