How far is Bethany, CT from Southbury, CT?
The driving distance from Bethany, CT to Southbury, CT is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Southbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Southbury.
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Start on Amity Road
2 mi · 3 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Litchfield Turnpike
947 ft · 33 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto Beacon Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Beacon Road
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Continue on Lasky Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lasky Road
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Continue on Munson Road
2566 ft · 59 sec · Munson Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Marilyn Avenue
115 m · 8 sec · Marilyn Avenue
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Continue on Pines Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pines Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road
1402 ft · 32 sec · Chestnut Tree Hill Road
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Continue on Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Oxford Road
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Continue on Southford Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road
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Continue on Main Street North
2148 ft · 40 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Southbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Oxford Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Road
3.21 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bethany and Sunny near Southbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to Southbury?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Bethany and 8.5 miles from Southbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near Southbury.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Southbury. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).
#1 Bethany
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
| Population | 5,513 |
| Coordinates | 41.4217600, -72.9970500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbury (-73.21317, 41.48148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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