How far is Beacon Falls, CT from Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Beacon Falls, CT to Hartford, CT is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Falls and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Falls and Hartford.
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Start on South Main Street
55 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1022 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury
786 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street
2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Continue on Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street
740 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue
1499 ft · 44 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue
101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue
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Turn right onto Armory Road
34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Falls and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beacon Falls to Hartford?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Beacon Falls and 19.8 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 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 Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Falls and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.52 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 Hartford
The capital of Connecticut.
| Population | 121,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7637100, -72.6850900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
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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