How far is Bethany, OR from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from Bethany, OR to Bethel, CT is about 2960.6 miles (4764.6 km), with a travel time of about 52h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2457.3 miles (3954.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 104h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 52h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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 Northwest 185th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
237 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
134.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cheyenne
39.1 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
125.7 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 202 West: Lake Avenue
1757 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on West Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on West Street
117 m · 17 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3248 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1256 ft · 47 sec · South Street
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Turn slight right onto Coal Pit Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Continue on Mansfield Street
135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street
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Turn slight right onto Fleetwood Avenue
2080 ft · 60 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street
646 ft · 28 sec · Grassy Plain Street
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
3251 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Bethel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bethany and Sunny 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 2960.6 miles (4764.6 km) and usually takes 52h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1477.6 miles from Bethany and 1483.1 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2457.3 miles (3954.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 503.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $517.23 one way or $1,034.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 928.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Bethany and Bethel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethany and Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 2457.3 mi (3954.64 km).
#1 Bethany
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 20,646 |
| Coordinates | 45.5578900, -122.8676000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 98h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 74h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 59h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 49h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 42h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 36h 56m |
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 | $4.95 | $517.23 | $1,034.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $557.66 | $1,115.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $581.48 | $1,162.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $665.06 | $1,330.11 |
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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