How far is Bristol, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Bethel, CT is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Bethel.
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Start on West Street
1624 ft · 30 sec · West Street
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
117 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Farm Street
1668 ft · 37 sec · East Farm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1879 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2329 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bank Street
1312 ft · 30 sec · Bank Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West
16 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25: Brookfield
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Hawleyville Road
2685 ft · 1 min · Hawleyville Road
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
1224 ft · 31 sec · Stony Hill 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 Plumtrees Road
2 mi · 4 min · Plumtrees Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2651 ft · 55 sec · Maple Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Chestnut Street
150 m · 16 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Greenwood Avenue
1857 ft · 39 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Bethel.
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.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Bethel?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Bristol and 19.4 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bethel is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 59,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.6717600, -72.9492700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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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