How far is Danbury, CT from Bethany, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Bethany, CT is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Bethany.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: Watertown, Naugatuck
720 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto CT 63 South: Naugatuck, Post University
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Straits Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Straits Turnpike
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
1 km · 59 sec · Meadow Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherry Street
28 m · 2 sec · Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Street
1047 ft · 20 sec · Cherry Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
1841 ft · 39 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2022 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on New Haven Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Amity Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Amity Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amity Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Bethany?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17.8 miles from Danbury and 17.8 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Bethany.
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 Danbury and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 23.76 mi (38.23 km).
#1 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut
| Population | 5,513 |
| Coordinates | 41.4217600, -72.9970500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-72.99705, 41.42176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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