Boston, Massachusetts to Dover, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Dover, Delaware?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Dover, Delaware is 321.7 miles (517.8 km) as the crow flies. Dover, Delaware is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.2 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Dover, Delaware in Delaware.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Dover, Delaware. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.