How far is Beacon Falls, CT from New Britain, CT?

The driving distance from Beacon Falls, CT to New Britain, CT is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.19 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.02 mi
33.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Beacon Falls.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.02 mi
Kilometers
33.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.19 mi
Kilometers
46.97 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Britain
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Beacon Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon Falls
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive New Britain
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beacon Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Beacon Falls
13.5 mi
00h 16m
To New Britain
15.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
New Britain Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Tariffville as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Falls and New Britain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Falls and New Britain.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    55 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1022 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury

    786 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street

    2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown New Britain

    809 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Boulevard

    1901 ft · 60 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Square

    1381 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Square

  20. 20

    Turn left

    59 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    47 m · 4 sec · Whiting Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Falls and New Britain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
14.3 mi · 49%
CT 8 North
5.2 mi · 18%
CT 72 East
2.2 mi · 8%
Pearl Lake Road
1.54 mi · 5%
Reidville Drive
1 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 16m from Beacon Falls
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Beacon Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon Falls to New Britain?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 13.5 miles from Beacon Falls and 15.6 miles from New Britain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Beacon Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Britain.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Falls and New Britain. Straight-line distance: 21.02 mi (33.83 km).

Beacon Falls

#1 Beacon Falls

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,230
Coordinates41.4428700, -73.0626100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
New Britain

#2 New Britain

The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population72,198
Coordinates41.6612100, -72.7795400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-73.062524, 41.442913)
End: Rockwell Avenue (-72.779539, 41.661195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.13
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.06 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.86 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $6.00 $6.18 $12.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beacon Falls and New Britain. The current time is 22:13:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.