Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwich, CT
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Beacon Falls, CT
David Kanigan
Greenwich, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m via I 95 and CT 8, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Given its short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll find it’s a quick hop, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.1 mi | 35m |
| CT 8 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,341 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~657 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and Beacon Falls, CT.
Start on West Elm Street
Turn left onto Field Point Road
Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
Continue on Arch Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on CT 8; CT 25
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 42
Continue on South Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Greenwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Field Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CT 42: Beacon Falls, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.62 one way
$17.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| premium | $5.30 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Beacon Falls on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is heavily weighted towards highway travel, with 94% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a 26.1-mile stretch on I 95, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to surface roads occurs as you approach Beacon Falls, with the final leg on South Main Street. Expect a high number of exits and merges due to the extensive highway portion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and CT 8. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~35.3 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenwich, CT and Beacon Falls, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.
Waterbury
New Haven
Founded 1640
Greenwich is a town of about 60,000 in Fairfield County, southwestern Connecticut. It is one of the wealthiest communities in America and is blessed with lush and beautiful scenery and many large and impressive houses.
Top landmarks
Founded 1871
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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