How far is Bethany, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from Bethany, CT to Bethel, CT is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Bethel.
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Start on Amity Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Elm Street
2952 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2261 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Downtown Norwich
1324 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
1325 ft · 50 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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Turn right onto Water Street
93 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Viaduct Street
1643 ft · 58 sec · Viaduct Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1726 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Shetucket Turnpike
7.7 mi · 13 min · Shetucket Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shetucket Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Bethel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethany and Mostly Clear near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to Bethel?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Saybrook Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Bethany and 37.5 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethany and Mostly Clear near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Saybrook Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saybrook Manor.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.79 km).
#1 Bethany
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
| Population | 5,513 |
| Coordinates | 41.4217600, -72.9970500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Positioned in southeastern Connecticut, this locality falls under the jurisdiction of New London County and sits at an approximate elevation of 230 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5470400, -71.9078500 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-71.90785, 41.54704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $17.04 | $34.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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