How far is Enfield, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Enfield, CT to Meriden, CT is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
37.03 mi
00h 39m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.59 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Enfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enfield
2026-04-18T13:31
Arrive Meriden
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enfield
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
Hartford
CT

The capital of Connecticut.

From Enfield
17.6 mi
00h 19m
To Meriden
19.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enfield Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Enfield Street

  2. 2

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Hartford

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: Wethersfield, Newington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 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 Enfield and Meriden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
16.6 mi · 45%
US 5 South
14.1 mi · 38%
North Broad Street
1.94 mi · 5%
Enfield Street
0.86 mi · 2%
King Street
0.83 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 19m from Enfield
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Enfield and Partly Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enfield to Meriden?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Enfield and 19.4 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Enfield and Partly Sunny near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

1 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

10 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

17 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enfield and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.88 km).

Enfield

#1 Enfield

Town in Connecticut, United States.

Population43,559
Coordinates41.9762100, -72.5917600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Enfield Street (-72.592026, 41.976214)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Enfield and Meriden. The current time is 13:31:09.

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.