How far is Springfield, VT from Dover, VT?
The driving distance from Springfield, VT to Dover, VT is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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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 01h 17m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Dover.
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Start on Main Street
1562 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 27 min
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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 Springfield and Dover.
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.
Charlestown Road
Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 Springfield 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 Springfield to Dover?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Springfield and 23.2 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Putney
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 Putney.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dover. Straight-line distance: 29.39 mi (47.3 km).
#1 Springfield
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 43.2984100, -72.4823100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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