How far is New Haven, CT from Bethlehem, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Bethlehem, CT is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Bethlehem.
-
1
Start on College Street
1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street
-
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street
-
3
Continue on Tower Parkway
1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway
-
4
Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
-
5
Continue on Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
-
6
Turn left onto Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road
-
7
Continue on New Haven Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
-
8
Take the ramp slight right
1107 ft · 27 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: South Main Street
846 ft · 29 sec
-
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
1518 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
-
12
Turn left onto Maple Street
95 m · 10 sec · Maple Street
-
13
Turn right onto Water Street
2240 ft · 1 min · Water Street
-
14
Turn right onto Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street
-
15
Continue on Straits Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Straits Turnpike
-
16
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
17
Turn slight left onto Veterans Hill
111 m · 14 sec · Veterans Hill
-
18
Turn left onto Deforest Street
1445 ft · 25 sec · Deforest Street
-
19
Turn slight right onto Woodbury Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road
-
20
Continue on Main Street North
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
-
21
Turn right onto Bethlehem Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Road
-
22
Continue on Main Street South
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street South
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Bethlehem.
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.
New Haven Road
Merge slight left
6.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from New Haven and 17 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck
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 Naugatuck.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.65 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 Bethlehem
Town
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 41.6398200, -73.2084500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-73.20845, 41.63982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.