How far is Milford, CT from Beacon Falls, CT?

The driving distance from Milford, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.31 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.24 mi
24.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.46 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Beacon Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Derby
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Milford
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Beacon Falls
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Beacon Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Factory Lane

    16 m · 7 sec · Factory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Haven Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · New Haven Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Street

    145 m · 11 sec · Daniel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Street

    1233 ft · 29 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Place

    118 m · 8 sec · Plymouth Place

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grassy Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Grassy Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Derby Turnpike

    2638 ft · 40 sec · Derby Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Derby Avenue

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Derby Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 42: Beacon Falls, Oxford

    1491 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    28 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
8.03 mi · 44%
Grassy Hill Road
3.73 mi · 20%
North Street
2.3 mi · 13%
New Haven Avenue
1.61 mi · 9%
South Main Street
1.09 mi · 6%
Derby Turnpike
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Merge slight left

7.7 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derby
00h 14m from Milford
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milford 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 Milford to Beacon Falls?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Milford and 9.1 miles from Beacon Falls.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beacon Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Derby

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Derby, 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 Derby.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Beacon Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.53 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Beacon Falls

#2 Beacon Falls

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

Population6,230
Coordinates41.4428700, -73.0626100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
End: Beacon Falls (-73.06261, 41.44287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Beacon Falls. The current time is 07:51:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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