How far is Bethel, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.01 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.3 mi
42.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.3 mi
Kilometers
42.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive Greenwich
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wilton
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Bethel
17.5 mi
00h 27m
To Greenwich
16.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Avenue

    1857 ft · 40 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nashville Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Nashville Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Turkey Plain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turkey Plain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Redding Road

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Redding Road

  6. 6

    Continue on School Street

    950 ft · 28 sec · School Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Danbury Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grist Mill Road

    857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    2161 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Greenwich.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
13 mi · 38%
Redding Road
7.21 mi · 21%
Danbury Road
6.96 mi · 20%
Nashville Road
1.55 mi · 5%
Turkey Plain Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 27m from Bethel
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Bethel and 16.5 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

21 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

37 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.32 km).

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#1 Bethel

City in Alaska, USA

Population19,941
Coordinates41.3712100, -73.4140100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Avenue (-73.414085, 41.371065)
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Greenwich. The current time is 06:17:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.