How far is Beacon Falls, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Beacon Falls, CT to Hamden, CT is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Falls and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Falls and Hamden.
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Start on South Main Street
2096 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Munson Road
2566 ft · 58 sec · Munson Road
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Turn slight right onto Lasky Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lasky Road
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Continue on Beacon Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Beacon Road
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Turn left onto Litchfield Turnpike
813 ft · 31 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amity Road
538 ft · 13 sec · Amity Road
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Turn right onto Cheshire Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
2002 ft · 40 sec · Mountain Road
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Continue on Bethany Mountain Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Bethany Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Brooksvale Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Brooksvale Road
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Turn right onto King Road
2045 ft · 57 sec · King Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Falls and Hamden.
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.
Whitney Avenue
Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.26 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Beacon Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon Falls to Hamden?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Beacon Falls and 6.7 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Beacon Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Falls and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.78 km).
#1 Beacon Falls
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 6,230 |
| Coordinates | 41.4428700, -73.0626100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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