How far is Colchester, VT from Proctor, VT?

The driving distance from Colchester, VT to Proctor, VT is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.72 mi
01h 54m
Flight
61.29 mi
98.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.82 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Colchester
35.4 mi
00h 57m
To Proctor
35.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Proctor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Proctor.

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    30 m · 9 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Colchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Colchester Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Vermont Route 116

  10. 10

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    2582 ft · 1 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 116 Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 116 Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Case Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Conant Square

    1165 ft · 40 sec · Conant Square

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    1198 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Street

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 3 South

    67 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 3

  27. 27

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    726 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Church Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Proctor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 20%
Ethan Allen Highway
10.9 mi · 15%
Franklin Street
8.53 mi · 12%
Case Street
6.05 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.47 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vermont Route 116

At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 116

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 57m from Colchester
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Proctor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Proctor?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Colchester and 35.4 miles from Proctor.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Proctor.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Westport station

30 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Port Henry station

33 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Waterbury

34 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Essex Junction station

40 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Proctor. Straight-line distance: 61.29 mi (98.63 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Proctor

#2 Proctor

Town in Vermont

Population1,578
Coordinates43.6606200, -73.0356600
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Colchester (-73.14791, 44.54394)
End: Proctor (-73.03566, 43.66062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 Colchester and Proctor. The current time is 00:43:46.

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.