How far is Orangeburg, NY from Bethany, CT?
The driving distance from Orangeburg, NY to Bethany, CT is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orangeburg and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg and Bethany.
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Start on Orangeburg Road
1213 ft · 31 sec · Orangeburg Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
997 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 59
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 59
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Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
631 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Merritt Parkway
1610 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson Parkway, Merritt Parkway
146 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue
1029 ft · 21 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1452 ft · 23 sec · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
37.6 mi · 51 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 69, CT 63: New Haven, Woodbridge
603 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Whalley Avenue
593 ft · 14 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
615 ft · 20 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto Lucy Street
1126 ft · 25 sec · Lucy Street
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Turn right onto Amity Road
6 mi · 9 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 Orangeburg and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
37.6 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Orangeburg and Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orangeburg to Bethany?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
New Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Orangeburg and 37.6 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orangeburg and Sunny near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near New Canaan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Canaan.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 55.87 mi (89.92 km).
#1 Orangeburg
Orangeburg is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0464900, -73.9495800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.01 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
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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