How far is Proctor, VT from Essex Junction, VT?

The driving distance from Proctor, VT to Essex Junction, VT is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.49 mi
01h 35m
Flight
57.47 mi
92.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.47 mi
Kilometers
92.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Essex Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Bristol
VT

Town in the United States

From Proctor
33.2 mi
00h 47m
To Essex Junction
33.2 mi
00h 47m

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
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Proctor and Essex Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    726 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 3

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 3

  5. 5

    Turn left

    21.1 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ossie Road

    2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Case Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Case Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 116 Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    2605 ft · 1 min · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockydale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 116 Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 116 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    9 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Vermont Route 116

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vermont Route 116

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 2A

    2 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 2A

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint George Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint George Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Essex Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Street

    1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vermont Route 116
14.2 mi · 21%
Case Street
6 mi · 9%
South 116 Road
5.48 mi · 8%
North 116 Road
4.13 mi · 6%
Saint George Road
3.71 mi · 6%
Vermont Route 3
2.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.1 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 47m from Proctor
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Proctor and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Proctor to Essex Junction?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 33.2 miles from Proctor and 33.2 miles from Essex Junction.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 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 Mostly Cloudy near Essex Junction.

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 Proctor and Essex Junction. Straight-line distance: 57.47 mi (92.49 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

Town in Vermont

Population1,578
Coordinates43.6606200, -73.0356600
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Essex Junction

#2 Essex Junction

Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont

Population10,793
Coordinates44.4906100, -73.1109600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.035593, 43.66056)
End: Main Street (-73.110972, 44.490628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.47 $20.95
Premium $4.86 $11.42 $22.83
Diesel $6.00 $14.09 $28.19

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 Essex Junction. The current time is 21:32:35.

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.