How far is Norwich, VT from Bethel, VT?

The driving distance from Norwich, VT to Bethel, VT is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.73 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.2 mi
29.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.2 mi
Kilometers
29.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.45 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Bethel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sharon
VT

Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States

From Norwich
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Bethel
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    894 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 107: Bethel, Royalton

    1636 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 107

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cushing Drive

    59 m · 9 sec · Cushing Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cushing Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Bethel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
21.6 mi · 70%
Main Street
5.54 mi · 18%
Vermont Route 107
1.94 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 4%
VT 107
0.31 mi · 1%
Cushing Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 20m from Norwich
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwich and Mostly Cloudy 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 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Norwich and 15.3 miles from Bethel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Norwich and Mostly Cloudy near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharon.

RAIL

White River Junction

19 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Randolph station

23 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Windsor station

34 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Rutland station

47 mi away
25 Evelyn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

Town in Vermont

Population3,401
Coordinates43.7153500, -72.3078700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Bethel

#2 Bethel

Census-designated place (CDP) that comprises the central village of the town of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

Population1,939
Coordinates43.8334000, -72.6339900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich (-72.30787, 43.71535)
End: Bethel (-72.63399, 43.8334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and Bethel. The current time is 22:45:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.