How far is Williston, VT from Dover, VT?

The driving distance from Williston, VT to Dover, VT is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
151.8 mi
03h 18m
Flight
104.05 mi
167.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.05 mi
Kilometers
167.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.8 mi
Kilometers
244.3 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
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
Jericho
VT

Town in Vermont, USA

From Williston
75.9 mi
01h 39m
To Dover
75.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Williston and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Williston Road

    6 m · 7 sec · North Williston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    635 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Brattleboro

    860 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Putney

    776 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto School House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · School House Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East West Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East West Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East West Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East West Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East West Road

    659 ft · 20 sec · East West Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    127 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

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

    2 mi · 3 min · West River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dover Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dover Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Dover Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Dover Hill Road

    746 ft · 33 sec · Dover Hill Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dover Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
78.7 mi · 52%
I 91 South
51.7 mi · 34%
Dover Road
5.56 mi · 4%
East West Road
3.49 mi · 2%
Dover Hill Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Highway
2.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jericho
01h 39m from Williston
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williston 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 Williston to Dover?

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Jericho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Williston and 75.9 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jericho

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

25 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

34 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

37 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Dover. Straight-line distance: 104.05 mi (167.46 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

Town in Vermont

Population1,057
Coordinates42.9436900, -72.8039900
Altitude584
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)
End: Dover (-72.80399, 42.94369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.29
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.15 $42.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.89 $47.78
Premium $4.86 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $6.00 $32.14 $64.29

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 Williston and Dover. The current time is 02:34:29.

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.