How far is Bloomfield, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, CT to Meriden, CT is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
28.43 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.43 mi
Kilometers
45.75 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-23T06:29
Arrive Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Bloomfield
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Meriden
16.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 46 sec · Tyler Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2022 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    814 ft · 18 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Homestead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Homestead Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sigourney Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Sigourney Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Terrace

    22 m · 1 sec · Park Terrace

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Terrace

    2534 ft · 57 sec · Park Terrace

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    125 m · 8 sec · Summit Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Zion Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Zion Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairfield Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Maple Avenue

    838 ft · 19 sec · Maple Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2512 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 39%
North Broad Street
3.13 mi · 11%
Granby Street
2.21 mi · 8%
Fairfield Avenue
1.11 mi · 4%
Sigourney Street
1.05 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 17m from Bloomfield
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Bloomfield and 16.7 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

8 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

18 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-72.729872, 41.826583)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Meriden. The current time is 06:29:35.

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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.