How far is Cheshire, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Cheshire, CT to Meriden, CT is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheshire and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire and Meriden.
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Start on the route
157 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Woodbury Court
93 m · 19 sec · Woodbury Court
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Turn left onto Academy Road
1 mi · 2 min · Academy Road
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Continue on South Meriden Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Meriden Road
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Turn right onto Diamond Hill Road
1512 ft · 30 sec · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Hanover Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Hanover Avenue
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Turn left onto Cook Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · Cook Avenue
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
542 ft · 16 sec · Hanover Street
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Turn left onto Butler Street
604 ft · 24 sec · Butler Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
89 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheshire and Meriden.
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.
South Meriden Road
Continue on South Meriden Road
2.33 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cheshire and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheshire to Meriden?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Cheshire and 3.8 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cheshire and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 km).
#1 Cheshire
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,806 |
| Coordinates | 41.4989900, -72.9006600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
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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