How far is Bethel, CT from Norwich, CT?

The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Norwich, CT is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.81 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.1 mi
112.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.1 mi
Kilometers
112.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.81 mi
Kilometers
150.98 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwich
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Fri, Oct 16, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-10-15T22:33
Arrive Norwich
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Bethel
47.3 mi
00h 51m
To Norwich
46.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Avenue

    1857 ft · 45 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    128 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2723 ft · 56 sec · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Plumtrees Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Plumtrees Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Hawleyville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hawleyville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stony Hill Road

    1224 ft · 23 sec · Stony Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hawleyville Road

    1870 ft · 40 sec · Hawleyville Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    132 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South

    2890 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Broadway

    3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street

    1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    610 ft · 16 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    153 m · 18 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    773 ft · 25 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
33.8 mi · 36%
Hawleyville Road
29 mi · 31%
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 14%
I 691 East
8.66 mi · 9%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 3%
Plumtrees Road
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hawleyville Road

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 51m from Bethel
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethel and Sunny near Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Bethel and 46.5 miles from Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel and Sunny near Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Norwich. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.82 km).

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#1 Bethel

City in Alaska, USA

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

#2 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Avenue (-73.414084, 41.371065)
End: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.11
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $14.55 $29.11
Mid-grade $5.02 $16.61 $33.23
Premium $5.45 $18.02 $36.05
Diesel $6.45 $21.36 $42.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Norwich. The current time is 22:33:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.