How far is North Stamford, CT from Beacon Falls, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Beacon Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Beacon Falls.
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Start on Cascade Road
42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road
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Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 42: Beacon Falls, Oxford
1491 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 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 North Stamford 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Stamford 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 North Stamford to Beacon Falls?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from North Stamford and 21 miles from Beacon Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Stamford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beacon Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Beacon Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.66 mi (52.56 km).
#1 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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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