Origin
Bethel, CT
Late night in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, CT to New Haven, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, CT
David Kanigan
New Haven, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bethel to New Haven, this 32.6-mile trek is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. Expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 1 minute, making it an efficient trip across the Northeast region of Connecticut. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a cost-effective way to transition between these two points. Because the trip is short and manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for work or a quick visit, this route offers a practical and direct connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Drive | 7.9 mi | 15m |
| Berkshire Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Derby Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Dodgingtown Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Sugar Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| New Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Derby Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wasserman Way | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Drive
— 7.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 302
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Avenue
2
Continue on CT 302
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Milwaukee Avenue
3
Continue on CT 302
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dodgingtown Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 302
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dodgingtown Road
5
Continue on CT 302
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sugar Street
6
Turn right onto CT 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto Mile Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mile Hill Road
8
Continue on Wasserman Way
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wasserman Way
9
At end of road, turn right onto CT 34
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Berkshire Road
10
Continue on CT 34
7.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Roosevelt Drive
11
Continue on CT 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Derby Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Avenue
14
Continue on CT 34
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Derby Turnpike
15
Continue on CT 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Derby Avenue
16
Continue on George Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
George Street
17
Turn left onto York Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
York Street
18
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Elm Street
19
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Bethel, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 302 / Dodgingtown Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 302 / Dodgingtown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 34 / Berkshire Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 34 / Berkshire Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Derby Avenue
Turn right onto Derby Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
York Street
Turn left onto York Street
Navigation decision point
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Derby Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Oxford, CT
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route relies on local roads like Roosevelt Drive, Berkshire Road, and Derby Turnpike, with only 14% of the journey spent on highways. You will navigate a series of curves rather than long, straightaways, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is just 7.9 miles on Roosevelt Drive. The personality of this drive is distinctly local, prioritizing winding backroads over high-speed interstate travel. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert as you transition between these specific corridors.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Roosevelt Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near CT 302 / Dodgingtown Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (CT 302 / Dodgingtown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles (CT 34 / Berkshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (Derby Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bethel, CT
Full guide →Bethel is a town of 19,000 people (2010) in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut.
Arriving in New Haven, CT
Full guide →New Haven is a city in Connecticut that is best known as the home of Yale University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Roosevelt Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.33 in tolls one way, starting with Derby Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (CT 302 / Dodgingtown Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles (CT 34 / Berkshire Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (Derby Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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