How far is Meriden, CT from Beacon Falls, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 Meriden and Beacon Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Beacon Falls.
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Start on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
996 ft · 23 sec · Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 691 West: Waterbury
1289 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street, Scott Road
1254 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Scott Road
107 m · 15 sec · Scott Road
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Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive
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Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
1604 ft · 34 sec · Harpers Ferry Road
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Continue on Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
1814 ft · 38 sec · Baldwin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3155 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beacon Falls, Oxford
2660 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
792 ft · 18 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 Meriden 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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
4.59 mi · 00h 06m
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 Meriden 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 Meriden to Beacon Falls?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.3 miles from Meriden and 10.3 miles from Beacon Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meriden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beacon Falls.
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 Meriden and Beacon Falls. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).
#1 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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