How far is Montpelier, VT from Proctor, VT?

The driving distance from Montpelier, VT to Proctor, VT is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
73.53 mi
01h 48m
Flight
47.32 mi
76.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.32 mi
Kilometers
76.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.33 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montpelier
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montpelier
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
Bethel
VT

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Montpelier
36.7 mi
00h 54m
To Proctor
36.8 mi
00h 54m

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
1 to 6 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 Montpelier and Proctor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    2598 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1570 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermont Route 107

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Vermont Route 107

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 100

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Vermont Route 100

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    9.3 mi · 15 min · U.S. Route 4

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodstock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Woodstock Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    711 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Business Route 4

    2444 ft · 1 min · Business Route 4

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 3

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    769 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
32.3 mi · 44%
Vermont Route 100
10.7 mi · 15%
U.S. Route 4
9.35 mi · 13%
Vermont Route 107
8.4 mi · 11%
Vermont Route 3
3.51 mi · 5%
River Street
3.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 54m from Montpelier
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montpelier 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 Montpelier to Proctor?

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Montpelier and 36.8 miles from Proctor.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Randolph station

10 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

White River Junction

33 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Rutland station

38 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Windsor station

44 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Proctor. Straight-line distance: 47.32 mi (76.16 km).

Montpelier

#1 Montpelier

Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County

Population7,328
Coordinates44.2600600, -72.5753900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Proctor

#2 Proctor

Town in Vermont

Population1,578
Coordinates43.6606200, -73.0356600
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Montpelier (-72.57539, 44.26006)
End: Proctor (-73.03566, 43.66062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.86 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.00 $15.53 $31.06

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 Montpelier and Proctor. The current time is 02:16:18.

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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.