How far is Bethlehem, CT from West Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, CT to West Hartford, CT is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and West Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and West Hartford.
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Start on Main Street North
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on South Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
108 m · 6 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
1238 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Terryville Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Terryville Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Scott Swamp Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
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Continue on Scott Swamp Road
1236 ft · 33 sec · Scott Swamp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Dale Street
141 m · 24 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Brace Road
1058 ft · 35 sec · Brace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and West Hartford.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
4.47 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near West Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to West Hartford?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Bethlehem and 25.8 miles from West Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near West Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and West Hartford. Straight-line distance: 25.5 mi (41.04 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Town
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 41.6398200, -73.2084500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Hartford
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.7620400, -72.7420400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-72.742084, 41.762062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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