How far is Harwinton, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Harwinton, CT to Meriden, CT is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
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 most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harwinton and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harwinton and Meriden.
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Start on the route
6 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Burlington Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington Road
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Turn right onto Terryville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Terryville Road
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Continue on Poland Brook Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Poland Brook Road
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Continue on North Riverside Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 mi · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on School Street
1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Middle Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Waterbury
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1151 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2640 ft · 45 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 691 East: Meriden
1257 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meriden
747 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1360 ft · 44 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colony Street
2344 ft · 56 sec · Colony Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1196 ft · 24 sec · West 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 Harwinton 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.
Terryville Road
Turn right onto Terryville Road
4.66 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harwinton and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harwinton to Meriden?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Harwinton and 20.9 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harwinton and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harwinton and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 20.73 mi (33.36 km).
#1 Harwinton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.7712100, -73.0598300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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