How far is Bethany, CT from Orangeburg, NY?
The driving distance from Bethany, CT to Orangeburg, NY is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Orangeburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Orangeburg.
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Start on Amity Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Amity Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 South: New York City
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
37.6 mi · 50 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West: White Plains
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue
111 m · 7 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 West
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
4.8 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W: Nyack, South Nyack
2557 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9W South
112 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
2477 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Old Mountain Road
1371 ft · 42 sec · Old Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Alfaya Boulevard
1311 ft · 38 sec · South Alfaya Boulevard
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Continue on Clausland Mountain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clausland Mountain Road
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Continue on Spruce Street
1226 ft · 42 sec · Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Orangeburg Road
1213 ft · 24 sec · Orangeburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orangeburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Orangeburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
37.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Sunny near Orangeburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to Orangeburg?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Bethany and 36.4 miles from Orangeburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near Orangeburg.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 55.87 mi (89.92 km).
#1 Bethany
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
| Population | 5,513 |
| Coordinates | 41.4217600, -72.9970500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orangeburg
Orangeburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0464900, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orangeburg (-73.94958, 41.04649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.95 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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