How far is Norwich, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Bethel, CT is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
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 02h 02m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Bethel.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Street
41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Bath Street
119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
33.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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12
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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14
Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
1412 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 34 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 Norwich 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.
CT 2 West
Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
33.9 mi · 00h 40m
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 leaving Norwich and Rain Showers Likely near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Bethel?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Norwich and 48 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Norwich and Rain Showers Likely near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.82 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $21.81 | $43.62 |
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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