How far is Bethel, CT from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Manchester, CT is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Manchester.
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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
38.2 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
14.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
2196 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West
1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West
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Turn right onto Center Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Manchester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hawleyville Road
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Manchester?
The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Bethel and 33.1 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.82 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Center Street (-72.52148, 41.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
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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