Origin
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterbury, CT to Bethlehem, 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
21m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterbury, CT
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Bethlehem, CT
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Trip Overview
Waterbury to Bethlehem is 12.7 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Main Street South, Watertown Avenue, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two towns in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that feels more like navigating a familiar town than a long-distance journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a brief segment within a larger regional exploration, offering a straightforward connection without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street South | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Watertown Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Woodbury Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bethlehem Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deforest Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street South
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury, CT and Bethlehem, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
Watertown Avenue
3
Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Avenue
4
Continue on CT 73
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CT 73
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto Veterans Hill
365 ft
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Hill
7
Turn left onto US 6
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Deforest Street
8
Turn slight right onto US 6
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbury Road
9
Continue on US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
10
Turn right onto CT 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Road
11
Continue on CT 61
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street South
12
Arrive at destination
CT 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Depart onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Watertown Avenue
Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 6 / Deforest Street
Turn left onto US 6 / Deforest Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 61 / Bethlehem Road
Turn right onto CT 61 / Bethlehem Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bethlehem, CT
Late night in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a distinctly local feel with no highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles on Main Street South, meaning you'll be navigating through town centers and local roads for most of the journey. The road profile is consistently 'turn-heavy,' so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. You'll be engaging with the local infrastructure, making it feel like an extension of everyday driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Main Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Watertown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 6 / Deforest Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Main Street South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Watertown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 6 / Deforest Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Bethlehem, 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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