How far is Coventry, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Coventry, CT to Meriden, CT is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.02 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.41 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Thu, Apr 30, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Coventry
Thu, Apr 30, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coventry
2026-04-30T17:19
Arrive Meriden
Thu, Apr 30, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coventry
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
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Coventry
19.1 mi
00h 22m
To Meriden
20.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Coventry Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2512 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
16.7 mi · 42%
Boston Turnpike
14.5 mi · 36%
Main Street
4.2 mi · 10%
North Broad Street
1.94 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Liberty Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

16.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 22m from Coventry
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Coventry 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 Coventry to Meriden?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Coventry and 20.9 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coventry and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.03 km).

Coventry

#1 Coventry

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population12,389
Coordinates41.7701000, -72.3050800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.305028, 41.770121)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coventry and Meriden. The current time is 17:19:13.

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.