How far is Bethel, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to New Haven, CT is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield 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 New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and New Haven.
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Start on Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Dodgingtown Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dodgingtown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Dodgingtown Road
1297 ft · 26 sec · Dodgingtown Road
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Continue on Sugar Street
3 mi · 5 min · Sugar Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mile Hill Road
1356 ft · 39 sec · Mile Hill Road
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Continue on Wasserman Way
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wasserman Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Berkshire Road
5 mi · 9 min · Berkshire Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Drive
7.9 mi · 16 min · Roosevelt Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2555 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Derby Avenue
1356 ft · 34 sec · Derby Avenue
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Derby Turnpike
4.7 mi · 7 min · Derby Turnpike
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Continue on Derby Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Derby Avenue
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Continue on George Street
1.5 km · 2 min · George Street
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Turn left onto York Street
1840 ft · 45 sec · York Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
928 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto College Street
571 ft · 10 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and New Haven.
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.
Roosevelt Drive
Continue on Roosevelt Drive
7.95 mi · 00h 16m
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 New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to New Haven?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Bethel and 20.6 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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