Origin
Castleton, VT
Evening in Castleton on Thursday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castleton, VT to Proctor, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castleton, VT
Lewis Ashton
Proctor, VT
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
This short, 14.6-mile drive from Castleton to Proctor, Vermont, will only take about 22 minutes, making it a perfect addition to any Northeast road trip itinerary. You'll primarily be on U.S. Route 4 and Vermont Route 3, with Main Street marking the final approach. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is a budget-friendly journey. This route is ideal as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The highway-focused profile suggests a straightforward and efficient travel experience, allowing you to maximize your time exploring.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 79% of the drive taking place on higher-speed roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 6.7 miles along U.S. Route 4, offering a chance to settle in. The route transitions between these main roads, including Vermont Route 3 and Main Street, providing a dynamic yet predictable driving feel. It’s a route designed for steady progress rather than winding exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 4 and Vermont Route 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 4A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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VT 4A / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 4A / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 4 Business
Take the exit onto US 4 Business toward US 4 Business: West Rutland, Proctor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward US 4 Business: West Rutland, Proctor
4
10.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
VT 3 / Vermont Route 3
Turn left onto VT 3 / Vermont Route 3
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Vermont Route 3 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rutland Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Business Route 4 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 4 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Hubbardton Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castleton, VT and Proctor, VT.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Street
173 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn right onto VT 4A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto East Hubbardton Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Hubbardton Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto US 4
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 4
7
Take the exit onto US 4 Business
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 4 Business
Exit 6
Toward US 4 Business: West Rutland, Proctor
8
Turn left onto US 4 Business
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 4 Business
9
Continue on US 4 Business
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 4 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rutland Road
11
Continue on US 4 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Business Route 4
12
Turn left onto VT 3
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Vermont Route 3
13
Continue on VT 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
14
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Church Street
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Street
16
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Proctor, VT
Evening in Proctor on Thursday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Castleton, VT to Proctor, VT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Route 4, Vermont Route 3, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Castleton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (VT 4A / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Castleton, VT to Proctor, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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