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Bethel

Maine, United States · North America

About Bethel

Bethel sits on the route: 30 minutes from Woodstock, 37km from Mount Washington Auto Road.

Bethel is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 2,507, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Bethel sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bethel to your route.

About Bethel

Bethel is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,504 at the 2020 census. It includes the villages of Bethel and West Bethel. The town is home to Gould Academy, a private preparatory school, and is near the Sunday River ski resort.

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Where is Bethel located?

Bethel is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 44.4042 latitude, -70.7906 longitude.

What is the population of Bethel?

Bethel has a population of approximately 2,507 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,507
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Maine
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.4042, -70.7906

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Bethel

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Mount Washington Auto Road

America's oldest man-made tourist attraction (1861): a 7.6-mile toll road climbing to the 6,288 ft summit of the Northeast's highest peak, home of the famous 'This Car Climbed Mt. Washington' sticker.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

White Mountains

New Hampshire's rugged mountain range crowned by Mount Washington, home to the worst weather in the world and spectacular fall foliage drives.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Bethel

  • 37 kmMount Washington Auto RoadAmerica's oldest man-made tourist attraction (1861): a 7.6-mile toll road climbing to the 6,288 ft summit of the Northeast's highest peak, home of the famous 'This Car Climbed Mt. Washington' sticker.
  • 43 kmWhite MountainsNew Hampshire's rugged mountain range crowned by Mount Washington, home to the worst weather in the world and spectacular fall foliage drives.
  • 69 kmKancamagus HighwayNew Hampshire's legendary 34.5-mile stretch of NH-112 through the White Mountains, crossing the 2,855 ft Kancamagus Pass: one of America's finest fall-foliage drives.

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