Origin
Proctor, VT
Afternoon in Proctor on Thursday
Local time
2:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Proctor, VT to Brandon, VT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Proctor, VT
Andrea Davis
Brandon, VT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Proctor, VT to Brandon, VT covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 7, Vermont Route 3, East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 12.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 7 and Vermont Route 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 7 and Vermont Route 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (VT 3 / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 7): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 3 / East Street
Turn left onto VT 3 / East Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 7
Turn left onto US 7
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Vermont Route 3 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Proctor, VT and Brandon, VT.
1
Start on Church Street
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto VT 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
4
Continue on VT 3
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Vermont Route 3
5
Turn left onto US 7
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
US 7
6
Turn right onto Park Street
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Street
7
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Brandon, VT
Afternoon in Brandon on Thursday
Local time
2:45 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Proctor, VT to Brandon, VT covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 7, Vermont Route 3, East 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 6.2 miles from Proctor, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.00 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (VT 3 / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 7): Navigation decision point.
The route from Proctor, VT to Brandon, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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