How far is Bethel, CT from West Haven, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to West Haven, CT is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 52m.
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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 West Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and West 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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Turn right onto Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
2997 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Poverty Hollow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Continue on Stepney Road
1114 ft · 31 sec · Stepney Road
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Turn right onto Sport Hill Road
7.1 mi · 15 min · Sport Hill Road
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Continue on Easton Turnpike
849 ft · 27 sec · Easton Turnpike
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
100 m · 10 sec · Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven
865 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
1402 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sawmill Road
3249 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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Continue on Wagner Place
136 m · 14 sec · Wagner Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
2408 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
750 ft · 21 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto New Street
537 ft · 28 sec · New Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and West 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.93 mi · 00h 12m
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 West Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to West Haven?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Bethel and 19.6 miles from West Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near West Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and West Haven. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue (-72.947195, 41.270616)
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 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
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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