How far is Berlin, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Berlin, CT to Meriden, CT is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
6.97 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.57 mi
10.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.57 mi
Kilometers
10.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.97 mi
Kilometers
11.21 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Wed, May 6, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Wed, May 6, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-05-06T15:11
Arrive Meriden
Wed, May 6, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Kensington
CT

District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London

From Berlin
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To Meriden
3.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Berlin Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Meriden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Meriden.

  1. 1

    Start on Worthington Ridge

    1566 ft · 46 sec · Worthington Ridge

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    962 ft · 22 sec · Middletown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Berlin Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2512 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Meriden.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
3.13 mi · 45%
Berlin Turnpike
2.92 mi · 42%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 7%
Liberty Street
0.41 mi · 6%
Worthington Ridge
0.3 mi · 4%
Middletown Road
0.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Turn right onto Berlin Turnpike

2.92 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 07m from Berlin
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Berlin and Rain Showers near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Meriden?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Berlin and 3.2 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Berlin and Rain Showers near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

11 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

16 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 6.57 mi (10.58 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Connecticut

Population20,390
Coordinates41.6214900, -72.7456500
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington Ridge (-72.745762, 41.621512)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $0.99
Round trip
$1.97
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.99 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.11 $2.23
Premium $4.86 $1.21 $2.43
Diesel $6.00 $1.50 $3.00

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and Meriden. The current time is 15:11:32.

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.