How far is Hartford County, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Hartford County, CT to Meriden, CT is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford County and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County and Meriden.
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Start on the route
1227 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
1507 ft · 22 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Scarborough Street
3202 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street
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Turn left onto Asylum Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Asylum Avenue
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Turn right onto Sigourney Street
3062 ft · 1 min · Sigourney Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Terrace
22 m · 1 sec · Park Terrace
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Terrace
2534 ft · 57 sec · Park Terrace
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Turn left onto Summit Street
125 m · 8 sec · Summit Street
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Turn right onto Zion Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Zion Street
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maple Avenue
838 ft · 19 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
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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 Hartford County 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.
Berlin Turnpike
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford County and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford County to Meriden?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Hartford County and 14.5 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:18 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford County and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Newington
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 Newington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford County and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).
#1 Hartford County
County in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 889,226 |
| Coordinates | 41.8064200, -72.7328400 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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 |
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| 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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