How far is Proctor, VT from Bennington, VT?

The driving distance from Proctor, VT to Bennington, VT is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
63.54 mi
01h 15m
Flight
54.67 mi
87.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.54 mi
Kilometers
102.25 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Proctor
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
Danby
VT

Town in Rutland County, Vermont

From Proctor
31.7 mi
00h 37m
To Bennington
31.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    572 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Business Route 4

    1.1 km · 1 min · Business Route 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Rutland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    676 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2221 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    864 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 4

    3.8 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 4

  11. 11

    Turn right

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Bennington Bypass

    953 ft · 15 sec · Bennington Bypass

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Route 7

    1.5 km · 2 min · U.S. Route 7

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    1791 ft · 48 sec · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2369 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    754 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Route 4
3.76 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 3
3.5 mi · 6%
U.S. Route 7
0.93 mi · 1%
Rutland Road
0.88 mi · 1%
South Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Business Route 4
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

50.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danby
00h 37m from Proctor
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Proctor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Danby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Proctor and 31.8 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Proctor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Danby

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

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

BUS

Okemo, Vermont

24 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
RAIL

Rutland station

29 mi away
25 Evelyn Street
RAIL

Castleton station

33 mi away
266 Main Street
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

35 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Proctor and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 54.67 mi (87.98 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

Town in Vermont

Population1,578
Coordinates43.6606200, -73.0356600
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

Town in Vermont, United States

Population14,897
Coordinates42.8781300, -73.1967700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.035593, 43.66056)
End: Main Street (-73.196743, 42.878279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.67
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.84 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.98 $19.97
Premium $4.86 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $6.00 $13.43 $26.87

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 Proctor and Bennington. The current time is 22:49:44.

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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.