How far is Colchester, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Colchester, CT to Meriden, CT is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Meriden.
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Start on Hayward Avenue
55 m · 15 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
136 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
2056 ft · 47 sec · Linwood Avenue
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Continue on Middletown Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Colchester Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Colchester Avenue
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Continue on Middletown Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Middletown Avenue
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Turn left onto West High Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · West High Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on Marlborough Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street
758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meriden
819 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
650 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Camp Street
726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colony Street
2118 ft · 49 sec · Colony Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1196 ft · 24 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 Colchester 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.
Middletown Road
Continue on Middletown Road
6.13 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester 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 Colchester to Meriden?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Colchester and 24.6 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.74 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
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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