How far is Bethel, CT from Bethany, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Bethany, CT is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 43m.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Bethany.
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Start on Shetucket Turnpike
847 ft · 18 sec · Shetucket Turnpike
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Turn right onto Bethel Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Bethel Road
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Turn left onto Voluntown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Voluntown Road
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Turn left onto Griswold Expressway
1413 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Expressway
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 24 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point
1059 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Frontage Road
2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Olive Street
965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto York Street
932 ft · 26 sec · York Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1001 ft · 21 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Tower Parkway
63 m · 8 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Amity Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amity Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Griswold Expressway
Merge slight left
38.2 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Bethel and Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Bethany?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Bethel and 39.5 miles from Bethany.
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 21.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bethel and Sunny near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook
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 Old Saybrook.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.79 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bethany
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
| Population | 5,513 |
| Coordinates | 41.4217600, -72.9970500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-72.99705, 41.42176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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