How far is New Haven, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Bethel, CT is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Bethel.
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Start on College Street
1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Tower Parkway
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Amity Road
1490 ft · 33 sec · Amity Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25 North: Danbury
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Easton Road
24 m · 2 sec · Easton Road
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Turn right onto Hattertown Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Hattertown Road
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Turn straight onto Dodgingtown Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dodgingtown Road
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 25 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 New Haven 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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
8.96 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Bethel?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 18 miles from New Haven and 18 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
New Haven 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 New Haven and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
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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