How far is Danbury, CT from Beacon Falls, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Beacon Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Beacon Falls.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
635 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Southford Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road
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Continue on Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Oxford Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road
1402 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Tree Hill Road
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Turn right onto Pines Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pines Bridge Road
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Continue on Marilyn Avenue
119 m · 8 sec · Marilyn Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
28 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Beacon Falls.
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.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beacon Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Beacon Falls?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 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?
Heritage Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Danbury and 13.5 miles from Beacon Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Danbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beacon Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Heritage Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Waterbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heritage Village.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Beacon Falls. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.07 km).
#1 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Beacon Falls (-73.06261, 41.44287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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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