How far is East Hampton, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from East Hampton, CT to Meriden, CT is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
24.83 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.96 mi
25.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.96 mi
Kilometers
25.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.83 mi
Kilometers
39.96 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Tue, Apr 21, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Tue, Apr 21, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-21T08:59
Arrive Meriden
Tue, Apr 21, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
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
Middletown
CT

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

From East Hampton
9.6 mi
00h 16m
To Meriden
15.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Meriden.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Marlborough Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Liberty Street

    778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Meriden

    819 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Street

    650 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Camp Street

    726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Colony Street

    2118 ft · 49 sec · Colony Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meriden Road
6.05 mi · 24%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 17%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 12%
Washington Street
1.9 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.57 mi · 6%
Marlborough Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Meriden Road

Continue on Meriden Road

4.25 mi · 00h 06m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 16m from East Hampton
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Hampton and Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Meriden?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from East Hampton and 15.2 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hampton and Sunny near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

13 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.68 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
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 (-72.502723, 41.575869)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Meriden. The current time is 08:59:03.

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.