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

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.79 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.75 mi
46.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.79 mi
Kilometers
57.6 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-19T05:06
Arrive Beacon Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Norwalk
17.9 mi
00h 24m
To Beacon Falls
17.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 Norwalk and Beacon Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · East Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

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

    1491 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    28 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk 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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
17.1 mi · 48%
I 95 North
12.6 mi · 35%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 11%
South Main Street
1.09 mi · 3%
East Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
CT 42
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

17.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 24m from Norwalk
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norwalk 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 Norwalk to Beacon Falls?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 17.9 miles from Norwalk and 17.9 miles from Beacon Falls.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norwalk 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trumbull and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
New Haven City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

New Haven City Hall

New Haven , CT
165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Rating 4.0/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Beacon Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.75 mi (46.27 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
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: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Beacon Falls (-73.06261, 41.44287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 Norwalk and Beacon Falls. The current time is 05:06:08.

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.