How far is Hartford, CT from Bethany, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford, CT to Bethany, CT is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Bethany.
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Start on Armory Road
34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2354 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Austin Road
1176 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Austin Road
1 km · 2 min · Austin Road
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Continue on Scott Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road
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Turn left onto Waterbury Road
2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on New Haven Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Carrington Road
2465 ft · 44 sec · Carrington Road
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Turn right onto Cheshire Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheshire Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amity Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Hartford and Bethany.
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
Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Bethany?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Hartford and 17.4 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bethany is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.03 km).
#1 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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