How far is East Haven, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from East Haven, CT to Meriden, CT is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haven and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven and Meriden.
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Start on Hemingway Avenue
1450 ft · 33 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto Saltonstall Parkway
2549 ft · 50 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Continue on Frontage Road
1.2 km · 55 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1795 ft · 32 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
1291 ft · 26 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Continue on Fairmont Avenue
542 ft · 14 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Farren Avenue
2266 ft · 50 sec · Farren Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ferry Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Ferry Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 20 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 East Haven 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.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Haven to Meriden?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from East Haven and 13.8 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Haven and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haven and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.57 km).
#1 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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