How far is Heritage Village, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Heritage Village, CT to Meriden, CT is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heritage Village and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heritage Village and Meriden.
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Start on the route
618 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto East Hill Road
3212 ft · 2 min · East Hill Road
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Continue on East Hill Road
90 m · 17 sec · East Hill Road
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Continue on East Hill Road
1110 ft · 48 sec · East Hill Road
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Continue on Poverty Road
2735 ft · 2 min · Poverty Road
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Turn left onto Main Street South
1080 ft · 34 sec · Main Street South
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Continue on Main Street North
564 ft · 10 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 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 Heritage Village 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 84 East
Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Heritage Village 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 Heritage Village to Meriden?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Heritage Village and 13.5 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Heritage Village and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heritage Village and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.35 km).
#1 Heritage Village
Census designated place
| Population | 3,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.4856500, -73.2378900 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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