How far is Clinton, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Clinton, CT to Meriden, CT is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Meriden.
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Start on West Main Street
34 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Hull Street
147 m · 12 sec · Hull Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on High Street
3146 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Killingworth Turnpike
612 ft · 22 sec · Killingworth Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hammonasset State Park
1633 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hammonasset Connector
86 m · 5 sec · Hammonasset Connector
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Continue on Duck Hole Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Duck Hole Road
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Continue on Horse Pond Road
2 mi · 4 min · Horse Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Durham Road
3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Durham Road
105 m · 6 sec · Durham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Durham Road
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Continue on North Madison Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Madison Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wallingford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wallingford Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Barnes Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Barnes Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street
2615 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East 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 Clinton 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.
Durham Road
Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road
5.51 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Meriden?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Clinton and 16.3 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
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 Durham.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).
#1 Clinton
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 41.2787100, -72.5275900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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