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Trip from Proctor, VT to Fair Haven, VT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Proctor, VT, VT

Proctor, VT

Andrea Davis

town in Vermont, United States

Fair Haven, VT

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Trip Overview

Proctor, VT to Fair Haven, VT is 19.6 miles and takes about 28m via U.S. Route 4, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Vermont, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick drive, mostly on highway stretches, making it ideal for a straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration. You'll find the journey efficient, so you can easily fit it into a larger travel plan or use it for a simple point-to-point journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Route 4 11.9 mi 13m
Vermont Route 3 3.5 mi 6m
Rutland Road 0.9 mi 1m
South Street 0.8 mi 1m
Business Route 4 0.7 mi 1m
Dutton Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
US 4 Business 0.5 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: U.S. Route 4 — 11.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Proctor, VT and Fair Haven, VT.

1

Start on Church Street

177 ft · 8 sec · Church Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto VT 3

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Street
4

Continue on VT 3

3.5 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 3
5

Turn right onto US 4 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Business Route 4
6

Continue on US 4 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rutland Road
7

Turn slight left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
8

Turn left onto US 4 Business

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 4 Business
9

Take the ramp onto US 4 Business

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 4 Business
10

Merge onto US 4

12 mi · 13 min · U.S. Route 4
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
12

Turn left onto Dutton Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Dutton Avenue
13

Continue on VT 4A

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North Main Street
14

Turn right onto North Park Place

80 ft · 1 sec · North Park Place
15

Arrive at destination

North Park Place

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 4 Business / Business Route 4

Turn right onto US 4 Business / Business Route 4

Navigation decision point

5
6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 4 Business

Turn left onto US 4 Business

Navigation decision point

4
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward VT 4A: Fair Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward VT 4A: Fair Haven
4
18.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | Dutton Avenue

Turn left onto Dutton Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.16 one way

$6.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.47 $6.94
premium $4.86 $3.75 $7.51
diesel $5.61 $4.33 $8.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Proctor, VT

Late night in Proctor on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fair Haven, VT

Late night in Fair Haven on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

22 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion on U.S. Route 4, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.9 miles. The path incorporates Vermont Route 3 and Rutland Road, offering a mix that leans heavily towards efficient travel. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, allowing for a relatively quick transit between Proctor and Fair Haven.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on U.S. Route 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 Main 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 28m drive. You will face about 8 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 4.5 miles (US 4 Business / Business Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 4 Business): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on U.S. Route 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 4 Business / Business Route 4): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 4 Business): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fair Haven, VT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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