Bristol, United Kingdom to Dorchester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.4 miles 82.7 km · straight line
62 miles actual route 99.7 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
£9 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
172° S bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Dorchester?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Dorchester is 51.4 miles (82.7 km) as the crow flies. Dorchester is located S of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, United Kingdom and Dorchester. 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.

How to Get from Bristol, United Kingdom to Dorchester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min £9 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Dorchester

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Dorchester
50.72°N, 2.43°W
Europe/London
55m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 484.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM