How far is Bethel, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Bristol, CT is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Bristol.
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Start on Greenwood Avenue
1857 ft · 45 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
128 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2723 ft · 56 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn straight onto Plumtrees Road
2 mi · 4 min · Plumtrees Road
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Turn left onto Old Hawleyville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hawleyville Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
1224 ft · 23 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Hawleyville Road
1870 ft · 40 sec · Hawleyville Road
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Take the ramp right
1696 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward University of Connecticut Campus
1462 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
668 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Union Street
580 ft · 17 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
903 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
687 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
150 m · 11 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wolcott Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Continue on West Street
1624 ft · 28 sec · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Bristol.
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.
Hawleyville Road
Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Bristol?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Bethel and 22.5 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Bethel is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 59,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.6717600, -72.9492700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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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