How far is Bethany, CT from West Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Bethany, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.53 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.96 mi
43.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.96 mi
Kilometers
43.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.36 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:36 PM EDT
Return by in Bethany
Wed, Apr 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive West Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Bethany
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To West Hartford
16.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and West Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and West Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Amity Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Amity Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cheshire Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mountain Road

    2002 ft · 40 sec · Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bethany Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Bethany Mountain Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Brooksvale Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Brooksvale Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    84 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brace Road

    1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and West Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
4.95 mi · 15%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.7 mi · 8%
Queen Street
2.43 mi · 7%
Amity Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Farmington Avenue
2.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

4.47 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 21m from Bethany
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethany and Mostly Clear near West Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethany to West Hartford?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Bethany and 16.9 miles from West Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethany and Mostly Clear near West Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 26.96 mi (43.38 km).

Bethany

#1 Bethany

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut

Population5,513
Coordinates41.4217600, -72.9970500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
West Hartford

#2 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Amity Road (-72.997043, 41.421759)
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and West Hartford. The current time is 13:54:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.