How far is Granby, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Granby, CT to Meriden, CT is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granby and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby and Meriden.
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Start on Hungary Road
8 m · 7 sec · Hungary Road
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Turn left onto East Granby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Granby Road
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Continue on Turkey Hills Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road
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Continue on Rainbow Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road
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Take the ramp straight
110 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
1848 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford
1616 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: Wethersfield, Newington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2512 ft · 53 sec · 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 Granby and Meriden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 5 South
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Granby and Light Rain Likely near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granby to Meriden?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 18.9 miles from Granby and 20.7 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granby and Light Rain Likely near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.26 km).
#1 Granby
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.9539900, -72.7887100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
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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